Eli Cross, born in the 1970s in Apache Junction, Arizona, made his mark in cult cinema with his role in Just One of the Guys (1985). As an actor, he brought a distinctive flair to the film, which has become a staple of 80s teen comedies. While he has directed various projects over the years, including works for Roger Corman, his performance in Just One of the Guys remains a highlight, reflecting the playful spirit and subversive humor that defines much of the era's cult films.
Just One of the Guys
When Terry Griffith loses her high school's writing competition, she's convinced that it's because she's a girl. So Terry decides to change high schools and pose as a boy to prove her point. Her brother, Buddy, helps her pass as a guy so well that she is soon making friends with the boys at school, including the attractive Rick, who becomes her new best friend. But her gender-swapping makes things difficult when she falls in love with him.