The Love Bug
O Inseto do Amor
Synopsis
According to an Amazonian indigenous legend, a certain insect, Anophelis sexualis, has aphrodisiac properties: one who is bitten by it will surely die if it does not have sex within two hours. Knowing this news, Hans Muller, a scientist, moves to the habitat of the insect and collects several specimens for research in his laboratory in the city of Ilha Bela, on the coast of São Paulo. There, besides the local administration and the population, there are several tourists. By an accident, the insects flee and attack the world.
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Angelina Muniz
Zuleica, repórter
Helena Ramos
Doris, garota do Moura
Zélia Diniz
Esposa de Galvão
Jofre Soares
Padre
Claudete Joubert
Viúva granfina
Flávio Porto
Roberto, dono do Restaurante
Aryadne de Lima
Olga, garota do halterofilista
Arlindo Barreto
Ricardo, repórter
Heitor Gaiotti
Nélio, presidiário
Rossana Ghessa
Esposa de Miguel
Felipe Levy
Gerente do Hotel
Carlos Kurt
Hans Muller cientista
Carlos Arena
Guarda Evald
Mii Saki
Cavagnole Neto
Alvamar Taddei
Fábio Vilalonga
Suleiman Daoud
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fauzi Mansur
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcos Rey, Fauzi Mansur
- Original Score
- Augustino Zaccaro
- Original Title
- O Inseto do Amor
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- J. Dávila Produções Cinematográficas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fauzi Mansur
Marcos Rey, Fauzi Mansur
Augustino Zaccaro
Department Leadership Roster
Fauzi Mansur
Director
Marcos Rey
Writer
Fauzi Mansur
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Love Bug
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What is The Love Bug about?
According to an Amazonian indigenous legend, a certain insect, Anophelis sexualis, has aphrodisiac properties: one who is bitten by it will surely die if it does not have sex within two hours. Knowing this news, Hans Muller, a scientist, moves to the habitat of the insect and collects several specimens for research in his laboratory in the city of Ilha Bela, on the coast of São Paulo. There, besides the local administration and the population, there are several tourists. By an accident, the insects flee and attack the world.
Who directed The Love Bug?
The Love Bug was directed by Fauzi Mansur.
Who stars in The Love Bug?
The principal cast of The Love Bug includes Angelina Muniz, Helena Ramos, Zélia Diniz, Jofre Soares, Claudete Joubert.
When was The Love Bug released and how long is it?
The Love Bug was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Love Bug?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Love Bug was composed by Augustino Zaccaro.