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Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam

Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam

Hold on to your brain!

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! With the aid of his underappreciated assistant Doris, will Lance manage to save the day and defeat Doctor Otto before the mad scientist's megalomaniacal plan is fulfilled? Or will the villain succeed in distracting them to their doom with his many convincing costumes, courtesy of his own convenient Changing Coffin? Tune in to find out!

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam
  • Genres: Comedy, Science Fiction, Adventure
  • Release Date: 1985-07-19
  • Runtime: 91 minutes
  • Rating: 5/10 (25 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Carden & Cherry, Studio Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.9246
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Jim Varney

Jim Varney

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

Glenn Petach

Glenn Petach

as Otto's Head-Hand

Myke R. Mueller

Myke R. Mueller

as Lance Sterling

Jackie Welch

Jackie Welch

as Doris Talbot

Daniel Butler

Daniel Butler

as Slave Willie

Esther Huston

Esther Huston

as Tina Nelson

Tina Goetze

Tina Goetze

as Rhonda Sue

Jennifer Wood

Jennifer Wood

as Monique

David Landon

David Landon

as Bank Pres. Rutherford

Mac Bennett

Mac Bennett

as V.P. #1

Gallery

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Keywords

mad scientistmad doctorfinancial crisisfinancial ruinfinancial crash

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam is a Comedy, Science Fiction, Adventure movie directed by . It was released on 1985-07-19.

Who are the main actors in Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam?

The main cast includes Jim Varney, Glenn Petach, Myke R. Mueller, Jackie Welch, Daniel Butler, .

Where can I watch Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam is available.

Is Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam based on a true story?

Hold on to your brain!

What is the IMDb rating of Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam?

Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam has an IMDb rating of 5/10 based on 25 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam?

The soundtrack was composed by Carden & Cherry, Studio Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam filmed?

Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

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

The total runtime of Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam is 91 minutes.

Is Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam.

Does Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam have a post-credit scene?

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