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Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam

“Hold on to your brain!”

★ 5.2(28)19851h 31m

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Good to know

Director: John Cherry
Release date: 1985-07-19
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Budget: $800,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Carden & Cherry

Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam — trailer

About Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam

Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam is a 1985 movie in the Science Fiction, Adventure and Comedy genres, directed by John Cherry, starring Jim Varney, Glenn Petach and Myke R. Mueller. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.2/10 from 28 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam in India — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Evil baddie Dr. Otto Von-Schnick-ick-ick tries to take over the planet by first destroying all of our financial systems, collapsing the world's economy and sending populations across the globe into mass panic! Only one goody-goody can stop him.. or can he? The oblivious Lance Sterling is on the case!

Cast

Jim Varney

Dr. Otto VonSchnick / Rudd Hardtact / Laughin' Jack / Guy Dandy / Auntie Nelda / Ernest P. Worrell

Glenn Petach

Otto's Head-Hand

Myke R. Mueller

Lance Sterling

Jackie Welch

Doris Talbot

Daniel Butler

Slave Willie

Esther Huston

Tina Nelson

Tina Goetze

Rhonda Sue

Jennifer Wood

Monique

David Landon

Bank Pres. Rutherford

Mac Bennett

V.P. #1

Winslow Stillman

Lance's Dad

Mary Jane Harvill

Lance's Mom

Themes & keywords

mad scientistmad doctorfinancial crisisfinancial ruinmultiple rolesfinancial crashadventure comedyindependent filmabsurd

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam in India?+

Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in India. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam on Netflix?+

Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam is not on Netflix in India right now.

How long is Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam?+

Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam?+

Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam stars Jim Varney, Glenn Petach, Myke R. Mueller, Jackie Welch and Daniel Butler.

When did Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam come out?+

Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam is a 1985 movie directed by John Cherry.

What genre is Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam?+

Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam is Science Fiction, Adventure and Comedy film.

Who directed Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam?+

Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam was directed by John Cherry.