

Chameleon
Keung, Ho, and Ching are good friends who grow up together. However, when Keung discovers that Ho killed his fiancée, he seeks revenge and uses Ching to gather evidence against Ho. The three men's relationship deteriorates, and they end up as bitter enemies. Keung is determined to bring Ho to justice by any means necessary.
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Plot Summary
A hard-boiled private investigator, struggling with alcoholism and personal demons, takes on a case involving a young runaway. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a complex web of deception, betrayal, and murder that forces him to confront his own past and the fragile line between justice and corruption. The investigation leads him through the seedy underbelly of the city, where danger lurks at every turn.
Critical Reception
Chameleon received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics finding the plot convoluted and the performances uneven. While William Shatner's portrayal was noted by some, the film was generally seen as a lesser effort from director Stanley Kramer, failing to achieve the impact of his earlier works.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a muddled and uninspired plot.
- Performances are largely forgettable, with little to elevate the material.
- The detective noir genre is not served well by this entry.
Google audience: Audience reception for Chameleon is scarce, with limited available data to summarize specific likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
Kirstie Alley, in one of her earliest film roles, played the character of Jill. This was prior to her significant rise to fame in the 1980s.
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