Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam
1985, English. Directed by John Cherry.
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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!
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Howdy in India.
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Cast & crew
- John CherryDirector
- Jim VarneyDr. Otto VonSchnick / Rudd Hardtack / Laughin' Jack / Guy Dandy / Auntie Nelda / Ernest P. Worrell
- Glenn PetachOtto's Head-Hand
- Myke R. MuellerLance Sterling
- Jackie WelchDoris Talbot
- Daniel ButlerSlave Willie
- Esther HustonTina Nelson
- Tina GoetzeRhonda Sue
- Jennifer WoodMonique
- David LandonBank Pres. Rutherford
- Mac BennettV.P. #1
- Winslow StillmanLance's Dad
- Mary Jane HarvillLance's Mom
Details
- Released
- 19 July 1985
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Coke Sams, John Cherry
- Budget
- $800K
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Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
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Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Howdy in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam?
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Who directed Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam?
Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam (1985) was directed by John Cherry and stars Jim Varney, Glenn Petach, Myke R. Mueller.