Directing

Christina Beck

Christina began her career as a teenager acting in such cult films as Suburbia, Boys next door and Dudes all directed by Penelope Spheeris. She then went on to New York City and studied at Playwright's Horizons. Forming her own theatre Co. POW productions Christina wrote, produced and starred in From the Heart premiering at the Samuel Beckett Theatre along with several other off Broadway plays. Af…

Known For

Dudes

MovieComedyWestern

Two punks from the big city, traveling across the country in a Volkswagen bug, embrace the western ethos when they must take revenge against a group of rednecks for killing their friend in this lighthearted road movie. Along the way, they enlist the help of a young woman who runs a wrecking service.

The Boys Next Door

The Boys Next Door · 1986

The Boys Next Door

MovieCrimeDrama

Roy and Bo leave their small town the weekend after graduation for a short road trip to LA. Soon, they find themselves lashing out and leaving a trail of bodies behind them. The violence escalates throughout.

Suburbia

Suburbia · 1984

MovieDramaMusic

When household tensions and a sense of worthlessness overcome Evan, he finds escape when he clings with the orphans of a throw-away society. The runaways hold on to each other like a family until a tragedy tears them apart.

3:15 the Moment of Truth

3:15 the Moment of Truth · 1986

3:15 the Moment of Truth

MovieActionCrime

Violent crime is routine. Organized drug trade runs rampant in the face of powerless authority. And a vicious street gang holds dominion with a savage reign of terror. Welcome to Lincoln High! Here the cobras rule the school and everyone in it. Everyone except for Jeff Hanna.

Perfection

Perfection · 2014

Kristabelle, still living with her Mother cuts herself to feel alive. Her Mother, addicted to plastic surgery also cuts herself trying to maintain her youth. Through the help of a pot smoking young lover, a newly sober British stand up comic and Chinese medicine they all find that love can be more than skin deep.

So Hot for You

So Hot for You · 2006

Modern day Los Angeles is the setting for this newly divorced womans journey into her new life in which director Beck stars.

Hancock Park

Hancock Park · 2025

On the brink of homelessness, Ruby goes to stay with her pregnant baby sister and husband after the death of their alcoholic father. Her theatrical presence and blatant lies quickly cause problems as a distraught Ruby tries to hide her vulnerable circumstance in hopes of being saved by showbusiness.

Ride Me

Ride Me · 1994

A strange love story set in Las Vegas.

Filmography

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Dudes

MovieComedyWestern

Two punks from the big city, traveling across the country in a Volkswagen bug, embrace the western ethos when they must take revenge against a group of rednecks for killing their friend in this lighthearted road movie. Along the way, they enlist the help of a young woman who runs a wrecking service.

Missoula's Girl

The Boys Next Door

The Boys Next Door · 1986

The Boys Next Door

MovieCrimeDrama

Roy and Bo leave their small town the weekend after graduation for a short road trip to LA. Soon, they find themselves lashing out and leaving a trail of bodies behind them. The violence escalates throughout.

Punk Girl

Suburbia

Suburbia · 1984

MovieDramaMusic

When household tensions and a sense of worthlessness overcome Evan, he finds escape when he clings with the orphans of a throw-away society. The runaways hold on to each other like a family until a tragedy tears them apart.

T'resa

3:15 the Moment of Truth

3:15 the Moment of Truth · 1986

3:15 the Moment of Truth

MovieActionCrime

Violent crime is routine. Organized drug trade runs rampant in the face of powerless authority. And a vicious street gang holds dominion with a savage reign of terror. Welcome to Lincoln High! Here the cobras rule the school and everyone in it. Everyone except for Jeff Hanna.

Cobrette

Perfection

Perfection · 2014

Kristabelle, still living with her Mother cuts herself to feel alive. Her Mother, addicted to plastic surgery also cuts herself trying to maintain her youth. Through the help of a pot smoking young lover, a newly sober British stand up comic and Chinese medicine they all find that love can be more than skin deep.

Writer

So Hot for You

So Hot for You · 2006

Modern day Los Angeles is the setting for this newly divorced womans journey into her new life in which director Beck stars.

Writer

Hancock Park

Hancock Park · 2025

On the brink of homelessness, Ruby goes to stay with her pregnant baby sister and husband after the death of their alcoholic father. Her theatrical presence and blatant lies quickly cause problems as a distraught Ruby tries to hide her vulnerable circumstance in hopes of being saved by showbusiness.

Director

Ride Me

Ride Me · 1994

A strange love story set in Las Vegas.

Chrissie Mancuso