Chameleon

Chameleon

92 mins | Oct. 9, 1996

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.

Chameleon

92 mins | Oct. 9, 1996

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.
Producers
Original title Caméléone
Directors Benoît Cohen
Writers François Guérif, Alban Guitteny, Benoît Cohen, Hilton McConnico

Cast

Jackie Berroyer

as Moskowitz

Seymour Cassel

as Francis

Alban Guitteny

as Jean

Julien Collet

as Julien

Edward Bunker

as Sid Dembo

Marilyne Canto

as Esther, boss of the bar

François Guérif

as Patron of the Soleil

Dominique Camara

as Client of the Soleil

Jean-René de Fleurieu

as Photograph

Dan Herzberg

as Night owl

Nicolas Leouzon

as Bartender

Ta Kim

as Chinese waiter

Eric Pajand

as Flower seller

Zinedine Soualem

as Gas station attendant

Alain Fromager

as BMW driver

Anthony Souter

as BMW passenger

Ludovic Caron

as Steed

José Garcia

as Little cop

Jean-Luc Revol

as Mr. Dakovsky

Édouard Baer

as Art critic

Riton Liebman

as Belgian guy