The Love Bug
“Herbie's Back In A Brand-New Movie!”
Synopsis
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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Herbie The Love Bug 1997
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-24
Top Cast
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Bruce Campbell
Hank Cooper
John Hannah
Simon Moore III
Ali Wentworth
Alex Davis
Kevin J. O'Connor
Roddy Martel
Dana Gould
Rupert
Harold Gould
Dr. Gustav Stumpfel
Micky Dolenz
Donny Shotz
Burton Gilliam
Mecanic Race Announcer
Clarence Williams III
Chuck
Dean Jones
Jim Douglas
Andy Houts
Mechanic #1
Mike Wills
Mechanic #2
Doug McCallie
Cocky Mechanic
Andrew Woodworth
Trendy Guy
Christin Hinojosa
Trendy Gal
Peter Spears
Young Dr. Stumpfel
Rick Overton
General
Jeff Garlin
Highway Patrolman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peyton Reed
- Screenplay & Story
- Ryan Rowe, Gordon Buford, Bill Walsh, Don DaGradi
- Original Score
- Shirley Walker
- Original Title
- The Love Bug
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Television, ZM Productions, Zaloom Mayfield Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peyton Reed
Ryan Rowe, Gordon Buford, Bill Walsh, Don DaGradi
Shirley Walker
Russ T. Alsobrook
Chip Masamitsu
Irwin Marcus, Les Mayfield, Joan Van Horn, George Zaloom
Department Leadership Roster
Peyton Reed
Director
Irwin Marcus
Producer
Joan Van Horn
Producer
Russ T. Alsobrook
Director of Photography
Chip Masamitsu
Editor
Peg McClellan
Production Design
Tom Bronson
Costume Design
John Teska
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ernie F. Orsatti
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Love Bug
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What is The Love Bug about?
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.
Who directed The Love Bug?
The Love Bug was directed by Peyton Reed.
Who stars in The Love Bug?
The principal cast of The Love Bug includes Bruce Campbell, John Hannah, Ali Wentworth, Kevin J. O'Connor, Dana Gould.
When was The Love Bug released and how long is it?
The Love Bug was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Love Bug?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Love Bug was composed by Shirley Walker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Love Bug?
The Love Bug holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).