Mark Christopher

Director and screenwriter of '54'

Mark Christopher - Director and screenwriter of '54'
Born

July 8th, 1963
62 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A director and screenwriter, primarily focused on film. Gained recognition for work on '54', which explored the nightlife of the famous Studio 54 club in New York during the disco era. Directed several up-and-coming actors in this project, showcasing the cultural impact of the 1970s nightlife. Further contributed to the film industry with various projects over the years, highlighting dynamic storytelling techniques.

'54'

'The Last Resort'

'The Hangover Part III'

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