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Chameleon Street (1989) | Criteria

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Chameleon Street

English • 1989 • 1h 34m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Wendell B. Harris Jr.

Crime Drama Comedy

Synopsis

William Douglas Street is bored with his life. Working for his father is getting to him, his wife wants more money, and he's had enough. His solution is to re-invent himself. He becomes a chameleon, taking on whatever role suits the situation. From reporter to doctor to lawyer, he impersonates anyone he feels a need to be and he can earn money being.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorWendell B. Harris Jr.

WriterWendell B. Harris Jr.

CinematographerDaniel S. Noga

ComposerPeter S. Moore

EditorWendell B. Harris Jr.

ProducerDan Lawton

Cast

Wendell B. Harris Jr.as William Douglas Street

Angela Leslieas Gabrielle

Amina Fakiras Tatiana

as Herself

Anthony Ennisas Curtis / Prelude Narration

Davon Kileyas Dr. Hand

Timothy Alvaroas Brian Whitaker, Detroit Human Rights Commission

Renauld Bailleuxas Raoul the Belgian

William Ballengeras Attorney Barrett, The Head Honcho

Lynn Barbeeas Fable

Jerome Barneyas Tall Arresting Policeman

Patrick Barrieas Marie Antoinette

Mike Barronas Roddie Pettigrew, Detroit Human Rights Commission

Thomas Bashawas Mr. Remus Shaw, Yale Faculty Advisor

Marti Bowlingas Marti, Blonde Barmaid

Alfred Bruce Bradleyas Smooth Chance, The Amorous Convict

Margaret Branchas Street's Mother

Ralph Brownas St. Just

Dale Burrisas Anesthesiologist

Jason Childressas Shorter Arresting Policeman