The Love Bug 1997

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The Love Bug ★★½ 1997

Herbie, the magical Volkswagen Beetle, is now owned by egotistical English nobleman Simon Moore III (Hannah), who junks him after he loses a race. Then Herbie gets a new owner, down-on-his-luck mechanic Hank (Campbell), who decides the little guy can make a comeback. And when Herbie sees Hank and his ex-girlfriend Alex (Wentworth) together, the car decides he should live up to his nickname and get the two back together. 88m/C VHS . Bruce Campbell, John Hannah, Alexandra Wentworth, Kevin J. O'Connor, Mickey Dolenz, Dean Jones, Clarence Williams III, Harold Gould; D: Peyton Reed. TV

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