Chameleon 3: Dark Angel

"This time she must face her most difficult enemy... Her brother."

2000 1h 27m EN

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 9

Science FictionActionTV Movie

Synopsis

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In the final film in the Chameleon trilogy, the genetically-engineered agent Kam must thwart the plans of her evil twin brother.

“This time she must face her most difficult enemy... Her brother.”

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Cast

Bobbie Phillips
Kam
Teal Redmann
Dr. Tess Adkins
Alex Kuzelicki
Kane
Doug Penty
Ben Merrit
Suzi Dougherty
Victoria, IBI Shrink
Christopher Kirby
Freeman
Peter Lamb
Armacost
Kevin Donohue
Nietzsche

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: John Lafia
Writers: Ronnie Christensen
Languages: English
Countries: Australia, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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87 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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26 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Australia, United States of America.

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ERA

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Part of the "Chameleon Trilogy" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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WORLD

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by John Lafia, shot by David Foreman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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ERA

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Original score by Joel Goldsmith. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Joel Goodman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

John Lafia directs. David Foreman behind the camera. Joel Goldsmith scores. Joel Goodman cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Australia, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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187 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
226 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3International production across 2 countries: Australia, United States of America.
4Part of the "Chameleon Trilogy" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
6Directed by John Lafia, shot by David Foreman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
7Original score by Joel Goldsmith. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
8Editor Joel Goodman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
9Bobbie Phillips and Teal Redmann and Alex Kuzelicki carry the top of the cast.
10Marketing tagline: "This time she must face her most difficult enemy... Her brother.".
11IMDB entry: tt0238116 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
12Only 9 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: David Foreman
Original score: Joel Goldsmith
Editing: Joel Goodman
Costume design: Jean Turnbull
Runtime: 87 min · 1h 27m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Chameleon 3: Dark Angel (2000)

Part of

Chameleon Trilogy

The Chameleon trilogy consists of sci-fi action films set in a dystopian future. It follows Kam, a government agent with chameleon-like powers, grappling with her engineered origins and maternal instincts. In the first film, Kam protects a child from government operatives. In the sequel, she thwarts a casino hostage situation. The final installment sees Kam face her evil twin brother, challenging her sense of self and family. Themes of biotechnology highlight the ethical dilemmas of scientific advancements. The trilogy questions genetic engineering ethics and the dystopian consequences of enhanced abilities. United by Kam's powers and her personal growth versus the objectives of her creators, the trilogy features thrilling action, flashy futuristic settings, and gritty urban landscapes. Battles between government agents and rebels create tension, while exploring themes of maternal instincts, family dynamics, and self-identity.