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Otto – The Alien from East Frisia (1989): Cast

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Otto – The Alien from East Frisia is a 1989 comedy directed by Marijan David Vajda, starring Otto Waalkes as Otto / Benno Gross, Hans Peter Hallwachs and Volkmar Kleinert. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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Otto – The Alien from East Frisia (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Otto – The Alien from East Frisia About?

The premise of Otto – The Alien from East Frisia without spoilers.

Otto discovers he alone can thwart the threat facing his Frisian homeland, but his plan hinges on the aid of his brother, who lives abroad. Reluctant to honor a childhood promise, the brother must be persuaded, and Otto races against time to secure East‑Frisia’s salvation.

Otto – The Alien from East Frisia Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Otto – The Alien from East Frisia Cast & Characters

Otto Waalkes leads the cast as Otto / Benno Gross, with Hans Peter Hallwachs as Grödel and Volkmar Kleinert as Van Devil. Directed by Marijan David Vajda; 19 actors are credited in all.

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Otto – The Alien from East Frisia Also Known As

Also known as “Otto: Der Außerfriesische”.

Also known as
  • Otto: Der Außerfriesische

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Otto – The Alien from East Frisia FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Otto – The Alien from East Frisia, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Otto – The Alien from East Frisia?

Otto – The Alien from East Frisia runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Otto – The Alien from East Frisia released?

Otto – The Alien from East Frisia was released on July 12, 1989.

Who directed Otto – The Alien from East Frisia?

Otto – The Alien from East Frisia was directed by Marijan David Vajda.

Who is in the cast of Otto – The Alien from East Frisia?

Otto – The Alien from East Frisia stars Otto Waalkes as Otto / Benno Gross, Hans Peter Hallwachs as Grödel and Volkmar Kleinert as Van Devil, among 19 credited actors.

Does Otto – The Alien from East Frisia have a post-credit scene?

No. Otto – The Alien from East Frisia has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Otto – The Alien from East Frisia in?

The original language of Otto – The Alien from East Frisia is German.

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