Chameleon II: Death Match

"The face of law enforcement is changing"

1999 1h 37m EN

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3.4

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★3.4TMDB · 7

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Synopsis

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In this sequel to the made-for-TV sci-fi thriller Chameleon, Bobbie Phillips returns as Kam, a beautiful but deadly (and genetically altered) government agent who is called into action when a criminal genius stages a daring raid, taking the clientele of an exclusive casino hostage.

“The face of law enforcement is changing”

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Cast

Bobbie Phillips
Kam
Casey Siemaszko
Jake Booker
Tasha Smith
Webster, IBI Director
Kara Zediker
Nicky Quade
John Waters
Henry Kubica
Simon Westaway
Reynard Dulac
Mark Lee
Steven Myers
Ben Lawson
Tyler Kubica

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Craig R. Baxley
Writers: Bennett Cohen
Languages: English
Countries: Australia

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ERA

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

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CRAFT

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

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Craig R. Baxley, shot by David Connell. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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Bobbie Phillips and Casey Siemaszko and Tasha Smith carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The face of law enforcement is changing".

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0218091 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 7 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Craig R. Baxley directs. David Connell behind the camera. Sonny Baskin cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Australia. Dialogue in English.

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127 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Part of the "Chameleon Trilogy" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Craig R. Baxley, shot by David Connell. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Sonny Baskin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Bobbie Phillips and Casey Siemaszko and Tasha Smith carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "The face of law enforcement is changing".
7IMDB entry: tt0218091 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 7 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: David Connell
Editing: Sonny Baskin
Runtime: 97 min · 1h 37m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Chameleon II: Death Match (1999)

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.