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What if the worst thing you ever made was YOU — times four?
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IMDb
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The Clone Master (1978)

retro sci-fi cheeseidentity crisis buffetmade-for-TV chaos

Overview

Science FictionTV Movie

In order to test the validity of his experiments on cloning, a scientist makes clones of himself, but it causes problems that he didn't foresee.

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Content warning
clone
scientific hubrisidentity and selfhoodunintended consequencescontrol and power

Standout Aspects

Acting

Art Hindle playing five versions of himself with varying degrees of success.

Practical Effects

Charming 1978 split-screen effects that age like vintage polyester.

Costume

Subtle outfit changes to distinguish clones: the budget was THINKING.

Best for:Streaming: Late-night curiosity stream when you've exhausted the algorithm.·Friends: Mystery Science Theater-style roast with snacks and zero expectations.·Rewatch: Spotting which clone is which when the wigs get confusing.
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Director

Don Medford

ReleasedSep 14, 1978
Runtime1h 40m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Paramount Television

Top Cast

Art Hindle

Art Hindle

Dr. Simon Shane

Robyn Douglass

Robyn Douglass

Gussie

Ed Lauter

Ed Lauter

Bender

Mario Roccuzzo

Mario Roccuzzo

Harry Tiezer

Ralph Bellamy

Ralph Bellamy

Ezra Louthin

Stacy Keach, Sr.

Stacy Keach, Sr.

Admiral Millus

Bill Sorrells

Bill Sorrells

Interviewer

Robert Karnes

Robert Karnes

Trankus

Vernon Weddle

Vernon Weddle

Pine

Ken Sansom

Ken Sansom

Wainer

Steve Eastin

Steve Eastin

Huberman

Phillip Pine

Phillip Pine

Navy Cmdr. Tiller

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Art Hindle reportedly found the multiple-role shoot so disorienting he sometimes forgot which Simon he was playing.

Cultural

This aired on ABC in 1978, riding the wave of clone panic that followed The Boys from Brazil — but with roughly 0.01% of the budget.

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