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The Love Bug (1968)

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Herbie will honk his way into your heart.

Down-on-his-luck race car driver Jim Douglas teams up with a little VW Bug that has a mind of its own, not realizing Herbie's worth until a sneaky rival plots to steal him.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Robert Stevenson
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    Jim Douglas Dean Jones
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    Carole Bennett Michele Lee
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    Peter Thorndyke David Tomlinson
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    Tennessee Steinmetz Buddy Hackett
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    Havershaw Joe Flynn
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    Mr. Wu Benson Fong
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    Association President Andy Granatelli
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    Detective Joe E. Ross

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