The Love Bug (1997)
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Herbie's Back In A Brand-New Movie!
Overview
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.
Top Billed Cast
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
Clarence Williams III
Chuck
Dean Jones
Jim Douglas
_**TV budget but better story, plus the Dark Herbie (actually Horace) and Alexandra Wentworth**_ Herbie is apprehended by a new owner (Bruce Campbell) who is surprised that the unintimidating Volkswagen can win races and do amazing things. A malevolent rival (John Hannah), who initially mocked Herbie, now wants it and therefore hatches a scheme to use Herbie’s creator (Harold Gould) to create a new version of the magical car, but the results aren’t chippy. Kevin J. O'Connor plays the mechanic, Alexandra Wentworth a racing judge and Dana Gould the villain’s associate. "The Love Bug" ...
