Ein Käfer geht aufs Ganze

Superbug

Disney’s magic Beetle "Herbie" ("The Love Bug", 1968) was followed by its German version "Dudu": Ben wants to take part in the East African Safari with his super car Dudu but his application is rejected. Thus, he joins the quirky Scot James Butler who takes part in the cross-country rally in a hovercraft as a service car. On their way, they have to master several dangerous situations with unwelcome rivals and diamond smugglers. In the end, Dudu wins the race, and Ben is able to give the prize money to attractive physician Daktari Jo and her jungle hospital.

Sequels:

"Ein Käfer gibt Vollgas" ("Superbug, Super Agent", 1972)
"Ein Käfer auf Extratour" ("Superbug, The Wild One", 1973)

"Das verrückteste Auto der Welt" ("Superbug, The Craziest Car in the World", 1974/1975)

"Superbaby – Der Kleine mit der großen Klappe" ("Return of Superbug", 1978/1979)

all directed by Rudolf Zehetgruber