Christopher Rydell

Acting

Christopher Rydell

Born

1963-01-01 (63)

Place of birth

United States

Known for

Acting

Credits

26 titles

Christopher Rydell (born November 16, 1963) is an American former actor. The son of film director Mark Rydell and actress Joanne Linville, Rydell is best known for his starring role in Dario Argento's Trauma and for his role as Danny Leonard in the musical film For the Boys. He has appeared in a number of his father's films, including Harry and Walter Go to New York and On Golden Pond.

Known for

Film credits

2000s · 5 titles

1990s · 7 titles

Flesh and Bone poster
6.0

Haunted by memories of his father murdering a family, Arlis Sweeney prefers to keep to himself, focusing his energy on his work. One day, the traumatic past that eats away at him returns when he meets Kay Davies, a woman connected to the bloody event. Against all odds, Arlis and Kay fall in love; however, when his father, Roy, reappears in his life -- with the coldhearted Ginnie in tow -- Arlis must deal with his past demons.

Flesh and Bone

1993

For the Boys poster
6.4

Talented USO entertainer Dixie Leonard and comedian Eddie Sparks deal with their relationship over the course of 5 decades from World War II to the Vietnam War era to their twilight era in the 90's.

For the Boys

1991

In the Deep Woods poster
5.5

Joanna Warren mourns the loss of her friend, the victim of a grisly serial killer who especially targets successful young women. He dumps their bodies in the deep woods and completely covers his tracks, leaving the police befuddled. Following the funeral, Private Investigator Paul Miller's omnipresence alarms Joanna, leading her to question the intentions of everyone around her.

In the Deep Woods

1992

By the Sword poster
6.1

An elderly man named Max comes to the famous fencing coach Villar and asks to take him on as a coach. But the coach does not like his weapon technique, and he only takes Max as a cleaner.

By the Sword

1991

Trauma poster
5.8

A young Romanian woman and a recovering drug addict launch an unlikely investigation after her parents are murdered by a vicious serial killer known as The Headhunter.

Trauma

1993

Side Out poster
5.3

A law student comes to California for the summer and ends up playing professional volleyball.

Side Out

1990

Kimberly poster
4.5

Four young men fall in love with the same woman. When they all find themselves attracted by Kimberly, hey vow not to fight for her affections during the season -- but then she gets pregnant and doesn't know which teammate is the father.

Kimberly

1999

1980s · 9 titles

Mask poster
7.3

A significantly deformed but highly intelligent teenage boy and his biker gang mother attempt to live as normal a life as possible under the circumstances.

Mask

1985

On Golden Pond poster
7.3

For Norman and Ethel Thayer, this summer on golden pond is filled with conflict and resolution. When their daughter Chelsea arrives, the family is forced to renew the bonds of love and overcome the generational friction that has existed for years.

On Golden Pond

1981

Gotcha! poster
6.0

A student on a trip to France is tricked into smuggling secrets across the Iron Curtain by a sexy spy.

Gotcha!

1985

Blood and Sand poster
5.0

Remake of the tale of an acclaimed matador who finds himself involved with a beautiful woman, jeopardizing both his marriage and career.

Blood and Sand

1989

How I Got Into College poster
6.0

High school senior Marlon Bowne is smitten with overachieving classmate Jessica Kailo. But, if he wants to have a shot with her, he'll have to find a way to get into Ramsey College, Jessica's top choice of schools. It won't be easy, since the college is highly selective and Marlon's grades are hardly impressive. That means the lovelorn teen will have to find a way to score high on the SATs and win over the college admissions committee.

How I Got Into College

1989

Listen to Me poster
5.4

It was the best time of their lives. A kid from Oklahoma. An immigrant's daughter. A senator's son, a society girl, and a college professor with a dream. They had one thing in common...the will to win. A group of college debaters learn about the world, friendships, love, dreams and family.

Listen to Me

1989

The Check is in the Mail... poster
6.2

Meet Richard Jackson - a man fed up with the insanity of "plastic" suburban living. Rallying his befuddled family around him, Richard mounts an outrageously comic assault on credit card craziness, "Yuppie" status symbols and "the system" in general!

The Check is in the Mail...

1986

Under the Boardwalk poster
4.4

It is the final weekend of summer and a group of Californian teenagers are looking forward to an upcoming surf contest. Rival gangs the 'Vals' and the 'Lowks' are confident that they will take home the trophy, but things become complicated when Reef Yorpin - leader of the Lawks - discovers his sister Allie has fallen in love with 'Val' surfer Nick after meeting at a beach party.

Under the Boardwalk

1989

Dixie Lanes poster
4.0

Small town America, 1945. The boys are coming home, as is Clarence Laidlaw who served overseas in lieu of serving time in prison. Chaos and confusion greet Clarence upon his return - his pre-war moonshine activities and absence have embittered his teenage son, split apart his family, and alienated the small town. Moreover, his conniving sister-in-law conspires with the crooked sheriff to prevent a family reconciliation. In attempting to stabilize his family, and in seeking to punish the conspirator who brought him before the law, Clarence almost destroys both the town and his family. But sanity, love and music conquer all, and family and town are reunited.

Dixie Lanes

1988

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