Chameleon

After fatally shooting a stalker, Parisian bar-maid Lea must live the life of the title reptile. At the time of the killing she was living with Francis, a much older American ex-con. After committing the murder, the fleeing and frightened Lea is saved by Paris paper boys Jean and Luc. Later she tells her sad story to hard-drinking Moskowitz, a middle-aged cop who secretly desires her. His unrequited love leads to tragedy. Meanwhile, Lea continues living with Francis, but also shacks up with Luc while trying to avoid the jealous cop.

92min
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating5.7/10

Cast

Edward Bunker profile pictureEdward BunkerSid Dembo
Marilyne Canto profile pictureMarilyne CantoEsther, boss of the bar
François Guérif profile pictureFrançois GuérifPatron of the Soleil
Dan Herzberg profile pictureDan HerzbergNight owl
Zinedine Soualem profile pictureZinedine SoualemGas station attendant
Alain Fromager profile pictureAlain FromagerBMW driver
José Garcia profile pictureJosé GarciaLittle cop
Édouard Baer profile pictureÉdouard BaerArt critic
Riton Liebman profile pictureRiton LiebmanBelgian guy

About Chameleon

Chameleon Overview

After fatally shooting a stalker, Parisian bar-maid Lea must live the life of the title reptile. At the time of the killing she was living with Francis, a much older American ex-con. After committing the murder, the fleeing and frightened Lea is saved by Paris paper boys Jean and Luc. Later she tells her sad story to hard-drinking Moskowitz, a middle-aged cop who secretly desires her. His unrequited love leads to tragedy. Meanwhile, Lea continues living with Francis, but also shacks up with Luc while trying to avoid the jealous cop.

Runtime: 92min

Extra details

Original Title: Caméléone
Original Language: French
Directed By: Benoît Cohen