Chameleon

1998 1h 30m EN

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5.8

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★5.8TMDB · 13

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Synopsis

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A super-killer female cyborg with chameleon-like powers discovers maternal instincts when she protects a child from government operatives in this science fiction tale set in the year 2028.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Bobbie Phillips
Kam
Eric Lloyd
Ghen
John Adam
'Maddy' Madison
Jerome Ehlers
Quinn
Nicholas Bell
Mozser
Anthony Simcoe
Aede
Philip Casnoff
Cortez, IBI Chief
Mark Lee
Milo

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Stuart Cooper
Writers: Bennett Cohen
Languages: English
Countries: Australia, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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

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ERA

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28 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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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Stuart Cooper, shot by John Stokes. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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8 / 8

CAST

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Bobbie Phillips and Eric Lloyd and John Adam carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Stuart Cooper directs. John Stokes behind the camera. Wendy Blackstone scores. Bill Butler cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Australia, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
228 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.
5Directed by Stuart Cooper, shot by John Stokes. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Wendy Blackstone. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Bill Butler shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Bobbie Phillips and Eric Lloyd and John Adam carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt0174543 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 13 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: John Stokes
Original score: Wendy Blackstone
Editing: Bill Butler
Runtime: 90 min · 1h 30m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: Chameleon (1998)

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.