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This superb and classic Disney comedy follows the story of a special little car called Herbie.

Herbie, a VolksWagon Beetle, develops a mind of his own and acts on his impulses. In this tale he sets out to help a very unlucky racing car driver win a series of races, and the heart of his true love.

Three further Herbie movies follow.

Alternative title(s):

Disney's The Love Bug

Keywords:

Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Family, Sport, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(1968) (USA) (3 Star)

Cast:

Dean Jones	.... Jim Douglas
Michele Lee	.... Carole Bennett
David Tomlinson	.... Mr. Peter Thorndyke
Buddy Hackett	.... Tennessee Steinmetz
Joe Flynn	.... Havershaw
Benson Fong	.... Mr. Wu

Supporting Cast:

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. of Junk-Car Insurance
Nicole Jaffe	.... Girl In Dune-buggy
Wally Boag

Directors:

Robert Stevenson

Writers:

Gordon Buford
Don DaGradi

You may also like:

 Herbie Goes Bananas [Film, 1980]
 Herbie Rides Again [Film, 1974]
 Herbie: Fully Loaded [Film, 2005]

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