Dr. Otto & the Riddle of the Gloom Beam (1986)
- Starring:
- Jim Varney, Myke R. Mueller, (more)
- Director(s):
- John Cherry
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
Synopsis of Dr. Otto & the Riddle of the Gloom Beam
This comedy is a showcase for Jim Varney (of "Hey Vern! It's your old buddy Ernest!" fame) who plays several different roles, including Laughin' Jack, Dr. Otto, Guy Dandy, and others. Dr. Otto is a crazed and evil scientist intent on becoming a world dictator. One of his plans is to send the global economy into oblivion and towards that goal, he invents an appearance-altering device that allows him to assume any guise he chooses. His only nemesis is an inept anti-hero who looks like he could hardly tie his shoes, let alone outmaneuver anyone who can think and walk at the same time. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
Complete Cast of Dr. Otto & the Riddle of the Gloom Beam
- Jim Varney - Dr. Otto/Rudd Hardtact/Laughin' Jack/Guy Dandy/Au
- Jackie Welch - Doris
- Esther Huston - Tina
- Jennifer Wood - Monique
- Winslow Stillman - Lance's Dad
- Joey Anderson - Miss Apple
- Charlie Hughes - News Director
- Nancy Alderson - Woman at Autoteller
- Christian Bell - Boy in Arcade
- Mindy Briggs - Barfly
- Royce Clark - Suburbantie
- Robert Wynne - Aide No. 2 Feldon
- B.J. Rogers - Nurse
- Mac Pirkle - Drunk
- Tom Nix - Gas Station Customer
- Bill Middleton - Man at Autoteller
- Bonnie Keen - Checkout Girl
- Scott Jones - POW
- Katie Ingleson - Girl in Arcade
- Carl Graves - President of the United States
- Myke R. Mueller - Lance
- Daniel Butler - Aide No. 1 Kelger
- Tina Goetze - Rhonda Sue
- David Landon - Bank President Rutherford
- Leslie Potter - Mme. Vonschnck
- Bill Byrge - Gas Station Attendant
- Glenn Petach - Otto's Head hand
- Henry Arnold - Bank Officer
- Mack Bennett - V.P.
- Michael Cisneros - Student
- Shauree Crooks - Shopper
- Rick Steart - POW
- Chris Reguli - Nurse
- Beverlee Ogles - Girl at the Bait Stake
- John B. Murrey - Science Fair Judge
- Terri Merryman - Newswoman
- Irv Kane - Herr Vonschnck
- Jimmy Jacobs - The Dump
- Jorn Hall - Man at Street with Newspaper
- George Frasier - Bartender
- Director(s):
- John Cherry
- Writer(s):
- Daniel Butler, Jim Varney, Glenn Petach
- Producer(s):
- Coke Sams
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Suitable for Children)
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