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A kidnapped heiress escapes one danger only to land in another in this erotic Euro-thriller.

CHRISTINA

Q: What is Christina about?

Christina is about a wealthy heiress kidnapped by a lesbian terrorist group and then pursued by a gang of gourmet chefs, both seeking ransom.

Jewel Shepard is Christina

1984 · 1h 32m · R · Crime / Drama / Romance / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

The world's most notorious heiress and bachelorette is kidnapped from the Italian countryside. Will she survive the ordeal?

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What is Christina about?

Christina is a 1984 Spanish-American crime, drama, romance, and thriller film directed by Francisco Lara Polop about a wealthy heiress kidnapped by a lesbian terrorist group, who then escapes only to encounter a gang of gourmet chefs with their own ransom scheme.

Programmer's Pick

Only in Euro-cult cinema do you get heiresses, lesbian terrorists, and ransom-hungry chefs all gunning for the same payday. Christina serves up crime, camp, and plenty of skin, garnished with a distinctly Mediterranean spice.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Christina Von Belle, the world's most notorious heiress and bachelorette, is living the high life until she is abducted from the Italian countryside by a group of lesbian terrorists seeking ransom. Her ordeal doesn’t end with a daring escape, as she soon finds herself in the hands of a gang of gourmet chefs with their own greedy designs. Set against a backdrop of criminal intrigue and lush European settings, the film weaves together elements of crime, romance, and erotic thriller, drawing on both suspense and provocative encounters. Expect a blend of pursuit and desire, as Christina’s journey takes her through ever-escalating dangers and unexpected liaisons.

Details & Specs

Director: Francisco Lara Polop
Writer: Harry Alan Towers
Release: 1984
Runtime: 1h 32m
Country: Spain, United States of America
Language: Spanish
Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Also Known As: Original title: Christina y la reconversión sexual

Why This Matters

Produced and written by prolific exploitation filmmaker Harry Alan Towers, this 1984 erotic B movie features performances by Jewel Shepard and Karin Schubert and was released internationally under its original Spanish title, 'Christina y la reconversión sexual.'

— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Francisco Lara Polop Writer: Harry Alan Towers

Jewel Shepard Christina

Ian Sera Patrick EJ Enrique Johson Pablo

Emilio Linder Alain

Tony Isbert Max PF Pepita Full James Brigitte

Emiliano Redondo Jean HD Helen Devon Marie AJ Anne-Marie Jensen Emily

Karin Schubert Rosa

Josephine Jacqueline Jones Antoinette

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Why Cult

Lesbian Terrorist Kidnappers

The first threat Christina faces comes from a group of lesbian terrorists who abduct her for ransom—a setup you won’t find in your average crime thriller.

Gourmet Chef Villains

After escaping her initial captors, Christina lands in the clutches of a gang of gourmet chefs with their own criminal ambitions.

Explicit Euro Erotica

Expect a generous serving of nudity, sex, and erotic encounters, including both male and female frontal nudity, lesbian and gay scenes, and voyeuristic moments.

Heiress in Peril

Christina Von Belle isn’t just any victim—she’s the world’s most notorious heiress, putting a decadent twist on the damsel-in-distress formula.