Overview
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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DirectorRobert Stevenson
WriterDon DaGradi, Bill Walsh
Cast
Dean Jones
Jim Douglas
Michele Lee
Carole Bennett
David Tomlinson
Peter Thorndyke
Buddy Hackett
Tennessee Steinmetz
Joe Flynn
Havershaw
Benson Fong
Mr. Wu
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.
Nicole Jaffe
Girl In Dune Buggy
Gary Owens
Announcer
Wally Boag
Flabbergasted Driver
Russ Caldwell
Boy in Dune Buggy
Max Balchowsky
Peter Renaday
Policeman on Bridge
Brian Fong
Man Carrying Herbie
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Keywords
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640
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 3, 2026