The Love Bug(1968)
“Herbie will honk his way into your heart.”
Overview
Down-on-his-luck race car driver Jim Douglas teams up with a little VW Bug that has a mind of its own, not realizing Herbie's worth until a sneaky rival plots to steal him.
Director
Robert Stevenson
Studio
Walt Disney Productions
Revenue
$51M
Cast
Dean Jones
as Jim Douglas
Michele Lee
as Carole Bennett
David Tomlinson
as Peter Thorndyke
Buddy Hackett
as Tennessee Steinmetz
Joe Flynn
as Havershaw
Benson Fong
as Mr. Wu
Andy Granatelli
as Association President
Joe E. Ross
as Detective
Iris Adrian
as Carhop
Ned Glass
as Toll Booth Attendant
Robert Foulk
as Bice
Gil Lamb
as Policeman at Park
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1968
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
Spanish
Rating
6.6 / 10
Box Office
$51M
Production Companies
Walt Disney Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Love Bug?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Love Bug (1968).
What is The Love Bug about?▼
Down-on-his-luck race car driver Jim Douglas teams up with a little VW Bug that has a mind of its own, not realizing Herbie's worth until a sneaky rival plots to steal him.
Who directed The Love Bug?▼
The Love Bug was directed by Robert Stevenson and released in 1968. It is a comedy, family, fantasy film.
How long is The Love Bug?▼
The Love Bug has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in The Love Bug?▼
The cast of The Love Bug includes Dean Jones as Jim Douglas, Michele Lee as Carole Bennett, David Tomlinson as Peter Thorndyke, Buddy Hackett as Tennessee Steinmetz, Joe Flynn as Havershaw and more.
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