Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
“The Love Bug falls 'hood-over-wheels' for a classy chassis!”
Synopsis
Herbie, the Volkswagen Beetle with a mind of its own, is racing in the Monte Carlo Rally. But thieves have hidden a cache of stolen diamonds in Herbie's gas tank, and are now trying to get them back.
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Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-12
Top Cast
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Dean Jones
Jim Douglas
Don Knotts
Wheely Applegate
Julie Sommars
Diane Darcy
Jacques Marin
Inspector Bouchet
Roy Kinnear
Quincey
Bernard Fox
Max
Eric Braeden
Bruno Von Stickle
Xavier Saint-Macary
Detective Fontenoy
François Lalande
Monsieur Ribeaux
Alan Caillou
Emile
Laurie Main
Duval
Mike Kulcsar
Claude
Johnny Haymer
Race Official
Stanley Brock
Taxi Driver
Gérard Jugnot
Waiter
Jean-Marie Proslier
Doorman
Tom McCorrey
Showroom M.C.
Lloyd Nelson
Mechanic
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 24, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 6, 1985
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$29M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent McEveety
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Nelson, Arthur Alsberg, Gordon Buford
- Original Score
- Frank De Vol
- Original Title
- Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $29M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent McEveety
Don Nelson, Arthur Alsberg, Gordon Buford
Frank De Vol
Leonard J. South
Cotton Warburton
Ron Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent McEveety
Director
Don Nelson
Writer
Arthur Alsberg
Writer
John B. Mansbridge
Production Design
Cotton Warburton
Editor
Ron Miller
Producer
Leonard J. South
Director of Photography
Frank De Vol
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
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 Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo about?
Herbie, the Volkswagen Beetle with a mind of its own, is racing in the Monte Carlo Rally. But thieves have hidden a cache of stolen diamonds in Herbie's gas tank, and are now trying to get them back.
Who directed Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo?
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo was directed by Vincent McEveety.
Who stars in Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo?
The principal cast of Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo includes Dean Jones, Don Knotts, Julie Sommars, Jacques Marin, Roy Kinnear.
When was Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo released and how long is it?
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo make at the box office?
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo grossed $29M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo was composed by Frank De Vol.
Is Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo based on a book or true story?
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Gordon Buford".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo?
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo holds official age classifications: 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.).