Herbie Goes Bananas
Mischievous VW Beetle embarks on a Latin adventure
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About Herbie Goes Bananas
Released: 1980
Platform: Disney+
Rating: G
Run time: 1h 33m
Cast
Cloris Leachman, Charles Martin Smith, John Vernon, Stephen W. Burns, Elyssa Davalos, Joaquin Garay III
About Herbie Goes Bananas
"Herbie Goes Bananas" is a family and comedy film released in 1980. It is the fourth in a series of films made by Walt Disney Productions starring a Volkswagen racing Beetle named Herbie. In this installment, a young boy and Herbie, the sentient Volkswagen Beetle, set out to rescue an ancient, stolen relic from some evildoers in South America.
Making / Production
The movie was directed by Vincent McEveety. Production was overseen by Disney's own production unit, with Ron W. Miller serving as the producer. It was filmed on location in Panama, with some scenes also shot in California.
Actors
- Cloris Leachman as Aunt Louise Trends: Known for her comic timing, Leachman played the role of Aunt Louise with great humor and charm.
- Harvey Korman as Captain Blythe: The captain of the Sun Princess, Korman played the role with his signature comedic flair.
- Charles Martin Smith as D.J.: Smith played D.J., one of Herbie's two new young owners, with an energetic performance that appealed to younger audiences.
- Stephan W. Burns as Pete Stancheck: Playing the role of the other new owner of Herbie, Burns balanced Smith's energy with more subtle humor and charm.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- This is the only film in the original "Herbie" series not to include actor Dean Jones.
- Prior to this film, Herbie had typically been portrayed with sentient abilities but without vocal articulations. In "Herbie Goes Bananas," however, he uses the horn to communicate with other characters.
Awards
Herbie Goes Bananas did not receive any major film awards.
Quotes
- "Well, Herbie, old buddy, it's just you, me and the road." - Pete Stancheck
- "You've had a complete overhaul, Herbie. Your plugs, points, everything's been checked." - D.J.
Music, Soundtrack
- The film's score was composed by Frank De Vol with songs performed by the popular 80s band The Love Bug.
- The title track, "Herbie Goes Bananas" was a quirky addition to the movie's soundtrack, encapsulating the film's funny and lively energy.
About Herbie Goes Bananas
A sentient Volkswagen Beetle named Herbie helps an old friend win a grand auto race in Latin America while creating comical chaos.
