Herbie
Synopsis
Herbie is a short 16mm black and white film by George Lucas and Paul Golding made in 1966 as part of their USC film school course. It is an abstract film with no story and no actors, that graphically depicts the reflections of moving light streaks and light flashes from traffic at night. It is set to a piece of jazz music by Herbie Hancock, whose first name was used for the title.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Lucas, Paul Golding
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Golding, George Lucas
- Original Score
- Herbie Hancock
- Original Title
- Herbie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Lucas, Paul Golding
Paul Golding, George Lucas
Herbie Hancock
Department Leadership Roster
George Lucas
Director
Paul Golding
Writer
George Lucas
Writer
Paul Golding
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Herbie.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Herbie
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What is Herbie about?
Herbie is a short 16mm black and white film by George Lucas and Paul Golding made in 1966 as part of their USC film school course. It is an abstract film with no story and no actors, that graphically depicts the reflections of moving light streaks and light flashes from traffic at night. It is set to a piece of jazz music by Herbie Hancock, whose first name was used for the title.
Who directed Herbie?
Herbie was directed by George Lucas, Paul Golding.
Who stars in Herbie?
The principal cast of Herbie includes Not specified.
When was Herbie released and how long is it?
Herbie was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Herbie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Herbie was composed by Herbie Hancock.