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The Apostate

Original title: Otstupnik
1987 · 2 h 43 min
Directed by Valery Rubinchik · Russia / USSR · Soviet Poetic Cinema
Sci-Fi

Cast

Gregory Hlady Nikolay Yeryomenko Larisa Belogurova Valentina Shendrikova Andrei Kashker Karina Moritts

Credits

Written by: Pavel Bagryak

Plot

Scientist creates a machine that is able to clone human beings. Soon the Government wants to take hold of it for military purposes.

Sinekatalog’s take

A scientist invents a machine that clones humans, and the government wants it for military use. A Russian sci-fi premise with moral stakes about creation and control. The theme is familiar, but the Russian setting and its Cold-War-hangover mood give it some flavour. Best suited to genre fans.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Awards

Ratings

IMDb: 5.9 / 10 (53 votes)
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