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The Love Bug

  • 19681968
  • GG
  • 1h 48m
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6.5/10
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The Love Bug (1968)
Down-on-his-luck race car driver Jim Douglas teams up with a little VW Bug that has a mind of it's own, not realizing Herbie's worth until a sneaky rival plots to steal him.
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Down-on-his-luck race car driver Jim Douglas teams up with a little VW Bug that has a mind of it's own, not realizing Herbie's worth until a sneaky rival plots to steal him.Down-on-his-luck race car driver Jim Douglas teams up with a little VW Bug that has a mind of it's own, not realizing Herbie's worth until a sneaky rival plots to steal him.Down-on-his-luck race car driver Jim Douglas teams up with a little VW Bug that has a mind of it's own, not realizing Herbie's worth until a sneaky rival plots to steal him.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
16K
YOUR RATING
    • Robert Stevenson
    • Bill Walsh(screenplay)
    • Don DaGradi(screenplay)
    • Gordon Buford(story)
  • Stars
    • Dean Jones
    • Michele Lee
    • David Tomlinson
    • Robert Stevenson
    • Bill Walsh(screenplay)
    • Don DaGradi(screenplay)
    • Gordon Buford(story)
  • Stars
    • Dean Jones
    • Michele Lee
    • David Tomlinson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 62User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
    • 48Metascore
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    Buddy Hackett, Dean Jones, and Michele Lee in The Love Bug (1968)
    Dean Jones and Michele Lee in The Love Bug (1968)
    Dean Jones in The Love Bug (1968)
    Buddy Hackett, Dean Jones, and Michele Lee in The Love Bug (1968)
    DEAN JONES AT HOME WITH HERBIE THE LOVE BUG 1995
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    Dean Jones
    Dean Jones
    • Jim Douglas
    Michele Lee
    Michele Lee
    • Carole Bennett
    David Tomlinson
    David Tomlinson
    • Peter Thorndyke
    Buddy Hackett
    Buddy Hackett
    • Tennessee Steinmetz
    Joe Flynn
    Joe Flynn
    • Havershaw
    Benson Fong
    Benson Fong
    • Tang Wu
    Joe E. Ross
    Joe E. Ross
    • Detective
    Barry Kelley
    Barry Kelley
    • Police Sgt.
    Iris Adrian
    Iris Adrian
    • Carhop
    Andy Granatelli
    • Association President
    Ned Glass
    Ned Glass
    • Toll Booth Attendant
    Robert Foulk
    Robert Foulk
    • Bice
    Gil Lamb
    Gil Lamb
    • Policeman at Park
    Nicole Jaffe
    Nicole Jaffe
    • Girl In Dune-buggy
    Wally Boag
    • Flabbergasted Driver
    Russ Caldwell
    • Boy Driving Dune-buggy
    Max Balchowsky
    Peter Renaday
    • Policeman on Bridge
    • (as P.L Renoudet)
      • Robert Stevenson
      • Bill Walsh(screenplay)
      • Don DaGradi(screenplay)
      • Gordon Buford(story)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Dean Jones personally requested to play the hippy at the drive-in. The director originally turned him down, but after Jones proved that he could convincingly take on the persona, he was immediately given the part.
    • Goofs
      There are two cars used in the Lamborghini scene. The first one in which Jim drives up is, in fact, a Lamborghini, but the car that gets destroyed by Herbie moments later, is a red Jaguar.
    • Quotes

      Carole Bennett: Help! I'm a prisoner! I can't get out!

      Van Hippy: We all prisoners, chickee-baby. We all locked in.

      [Van Hippy looks over at his hippy partner, as Carole hits the window, with both palms]

      Van Hippy: Huh, a couple of weirdos, Guenivere.

    • Crazy credits
      At the end of the end credits, the words "The End" turn into an animated bug which drives away from the screen.
    • Alternate versions
      When originally released theatrically in the UK, the BBFC made cuts to secure a 'U' rating. All cuts were waived in 1986 when the film was re-rated with a 'U' certificate for home video.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Green Fog (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Tik-Tak-Polka
      (uncredited)

      Written by Johann Strauss

    User reviews62

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    A Car that Will Win You Over
    Since, I was three years old I have loved Herbie, the Volkswagen Beetle with a mind of his own. The Love Bug is a wonderful film for the family. Filled with adventure, comedy, and sweetness it is perfect for kids of all ages. When Jim Douglas, played by Dean Jones, starts to have a fluke in his racing career he almost gives up hope. He is stunned by a car dealership that is owned by Thorndyke, played by David Tomlinson, where he first runs into the famous Herbie. After standing up for the little car, Jim has found that the little car is his for keeps.

    After winning numerous races, Jim believes it is his luck and not the little car. Tennessee, played by Buddy Hackett, knows that it is the little car and not Jim. Tennessee also influences Carole, played by Michele Lee, who took a little more convincing. Thorndyke tries many evil and cruel stunts to win Herbie back. After a mere loss, Jim has to prove himself to the little car and to the rest of his friends.

    A big race is where Jim believes he will do it. The race is two days long and in those two days the little car will be tested to the limits. Herbie rides on water, rides with only two wheels, and even comes apart. Thorndyke is a true bad loser and is actually intimidated by the little car. This will determine who the better person in the end is.

    The actors in this movie are truly acting and the content of the movie is

    good as well. Robert Stevenson did a wonderful job directing this movie. Having the actors know how to act and having the little car doing all of the stunts played a really made a difference in this movie. As for the little car, I would like to know how they made him come to life so well that kept my interest for fifteen years. This is a wonderful movie and families every where will fall in love with Herbie and the rest of the cast.
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    • Nov 3, 2003

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    • Release date
      • March 13, 1969 (United States)
      • United States
      • Disney's Official Site
      • English
      • Cantonese
      • Spanish
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    • Filming locations
      • 1000 block, Lombard Street, San Francisco, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Walt Disney Productions
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    • 1 hour 48 minutes

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