The Love Bug
“Herbie will honk his way into your heart.”
Synopsis
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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The Love Bug | Unofficial Official Trailer | Disney+Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-28
Top Cast
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Dean Jones
Jim Douglas
Michele Lee
Carole Bennett
David Tomlinson
Peter Thorndyke
Buddy Hackett
Tennessee Steinmetz
Joe Flynn
Havershaw
Benson Fong
Mr. Wu
Andy Granatelli
Association President
Joe E. Ross
Detective
Iris Adrian
Carhop
Ned Glass
Toll Booth Attendant
Robert Foulk
Bice
Gil Lamb
Policeman at Park
Barry Kelley
Police Sgt.
Nicole Jaffe
Girl In Dune Buggy
Gary Owens
Announcer
Wally Boag
Flabbergasted Driver
Russ Caldwell
Boy in Dune Buggy
Max Balchowsky
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 23, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 27, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$51.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Stevenson
- Screenplay & Story
- Don DaGradi, Bill Walsh
- Original Score
- George Bruns
- Original Title
- The Love Bug
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English, Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Worldwide Gross
- $51.3M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Stevenson
Don DaGradi, Bill Walsh, Gordon Buford
George Bruns
Edward Colman
Cotton Warburton
Bill Walsh
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Stevenson
Director
Don DaGradi
Screenplay
Bill Walsh
Screenplay
Cotton Warburton
Editor
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
George Bruns
Original Music Composer
Edward Colman
Director of Photography
Bill Walsh
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Love Bug
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in The Love Bug?
The principal cast of The Love Bug includes Dean Jones, Michele Lee, David Tomlinson, Buddy Hackett, Joe Flynn.
When was The Love Bug released and how long is it?
The Love Bug was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
How much did The Love Bug make at the box office?
The Love Bug grossed $51.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Love Bug?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Love Bug was composed by George Bruns.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Love Bug?
The Love Bug holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).