In 1971, he was cast as Billy Duke in the film Face-Off. This film led to offers from Hollywood which he resisted until work dried up and Hindle, who had four children by this time, finally moved to Los Angeles in 1974. He had a supporting role in the Canadian horror film Black Christmas in 1974. He had a supporting role in the 1978 remake of Invasion of the Body Snatchers. His biggest role was his part in Porky's.