Christine (1983 film) it; and Roland eventually did the same. George also tells Dennis that Roland tried to get rid of Christine after Roland's wife died in the car, but Christine "came back three weeks later." During a football game, Dennis becomes distracted by the sight of Arnie kissing his new girlfriend, Leigh Cabot (the new girl in school) in front of Christine and is tackled, suffering a career ending injury. On a rainy evening at a drive-in movie, Christine's windshield wipers stop working. Arnie goes outside to try to get them working again and while he's outside the car Leigh begins to
Christine Lahti for the American Foundation for Equal Rights. Lahti has been married to television director Thomas Schlamme since September 4, 1983. They have three children. She is active in political causes. Lahti and Schlamme live in Los Angeles with their children. Since May 2005, Lahti has been a contributing blogger at "The Huffington Post". Christine Lahti Christine Ann Lahti (born April 4, 1950) is an American actress and filmmaker. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the 1984 film "Swing Shift". Her other film roles include "...And Justice for All" (1979), "Housekeeping" (1987), "Running on Empty"