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The Love Bug (1997)

"Herbie's Back In A Brand-New Movie!"

5.7/10 1h 28m Nov 29, 1997
Fantasy Adventure Comedy Family

The inimitable VW Beetle is losing all his races and destined for the scrap heap until mechanic Hank takes him over and gives him a new lease of life. Soon, Herbie is winning again, to the fury of his previous owner, who builds a menacing black bug to challenge Herbie to the ultimate race.

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Movie Details

Original Title The Love Bug
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 1.2

Cast

Bruce Campbell
Bruce Campbell
Hank Cooper
Popularity: 1.5
John Hannah
John Hannah
Simon Moore III
Popularity: 2.4
Ali Wentworth
Ali Wentworth
Alex Davis
Popularity: 1.4
Kevin J. O'Connor
Kevin J. O'Connor
Roddy Martel
Popularity: 2.3
Dana Gould
Dana Gould
Rupert
Popularity: 0.5
Harold Gould
Harold Gould
Dr. Gustav Stumpfel
Popularity: 1.1
Micky Dolenz
Micky Dolenz
Donny Shotz
Popularity: 0.6
Clarence Williams III
Clarence Williams III
Chuck
Popularity: 2.2
Dean Jones
Dean Jones
Jim Douglas
Popularity: 1.0
Burton Gilliam
Burton Gilliam
Mecanic Race Announcer
Popularity: 1.0
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Andy Houts
1st Mechanic
Popularity: 0.1
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Mike Wills
2nd Mechanic
Popularity: 0.1

Key Crew

Writer Gordon Buford, Bill Walsh, Don DaGradi
Director Peyton Reed
Screenplay Ryan Rowe
Executive Producer George Zaloom, Les Mayfield
Editor Chip Masamitsu
Producer Joan Van Horn, Irwin Marcus
Music Shirley Walker

Production

Walt Disney Television
US
ZM Productions

Videos & Trailers

Herbie The Love Bug 1997
Herbie The Love Bug 1997
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Keywords

twins reboot evil bug race car

Reviews from TMDB

Wuchak 7/10
Jul 13, 2020

_**TV budget but better story, plus the Dark Herbie (actually Horace) and Alexandra Wentworth**_ Herbie is apprehended by a new owner (Bruce Campbell) who is surprised that the unintimidating Volkswagen can win races and do amazing things. A malevolent rival (John Hannah), who initially mocked He ... Read more

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Details
Release Date November 29, 1997
Runtime 1h 28m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 1.2
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