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Herbie will honk his way into your heart. - The Love Bug
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Title: The Love Bug

Release Date: 23 Dec 1968

Runtime: 1h 47m

Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Director: Walt Disney Productions

Production Companies: Walt Disney Productions

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.522 (592 votes)

Cast

  • Jim Douglas: Dean Jones
  • Carole Bennett: Michele Lee
  • Peter Thorndyke: David Tomlinson
  • Tennessee Steinmetz: Buddy Hackett
  • Havershaw: Joe Flynn
  • Mr. Wu: Benson Fong
  • Association President: Andy Granatelli
  • Detective: Joe E. Ross
  • Carhop: Iris Adrian
  • Toll Booth Attendant: Ned Glass
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