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Parts: The Clonus Horror (1979): Cast & Plot

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Parts: The Clonus Horror is a 1979 sci-fi horror film directed by Robert S. Fiveson, starring Peter Graves as Jeff Knight, James Mantell and Tim Donnelly. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Parts: The Clonus Horror (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Genres
Sci-Fi , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Parts: The Clonus Horror About?

The premise of Parts: The Clonus Horror without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The only thing they don’t use… is the scream. An escaped clone tries to expose a government plot to clone everyone and make a perfect society.

Parts: The Clonus Horror Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Parts: The Clonus Horror Cast & Characters

Peter Graves leads the cast as Jeff Knight, with James Mantell as Ricky Knight and Tim Donnelly as Richard (as Timothy Donnelly). Directed by Robert S. Fiveson; 18 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Parts: The Clonus Horror Plot Summary

What happens in Parts: The Clonus Horror from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a secluded desert compound called Clonus, clones are bred to be used as replacement parts for the ultra-wealthy, including a soon-to-be president-elect Jeffrey Knight. The facility’s workers keep the clones isolated from the outside world, promising that they will be “accepted” to move to “America” after completing a grueling physical training regime. Once a group of clones is selected to travel to this promised land, they are treated to a farewell party with their fellow clones, a ceremonial send-off that feels like a hollow victory more than a celebration of freedom. The chosen clones are then escorted to a laboratory where they are sedated, stuffed into airtight plastic bags, and stored in freezing conditions to preserve their organs for harvest.

Full summary

The whole story of Parts: The Clonus Horror, scene by scene

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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the secret desert facility where clones are bred?

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Parts: The Clonus Horror Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Saat des Wahnsinns - Clonus Horror” and “Die Saat des Wahnsinns”.

Also known as
  • Saat des Wahnsinns - Clonus Horror
  • Die Saat des Wahnsinns
  • Romance ou Pesadelo
  • Desechos humanos

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Parts: The Clonus Horror FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Parts: The Clonus Horror, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Parts: The Clonus Horror?

Parts: The Clonus Horror runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Parts: The Clonus Horror released?

Parts: The Clonus Horror was released on August 1, 1979.

Who directed Parts: The Clonus Horror?

Parts: The Clonus Horror was directed by Robert S. Fiveson.

Who is in the cast of Parts: The Clonus Horror?

Parts: The Clonus Horror stars Peter Graves as Jeff Knight, James Mantell as Ricky Knight and Tim Donnelly as Richard (as Timothy Donnelly), among 18 credited actors.

Does Parts: The Clonus Horror have a post-credit scene?

No. Parts: The Clonus Horror has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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