Chameleon Street
Seen it?1991 | 94 min | Comedy, Drama, Crime
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among fans of prison dramas and anyone who likes knowing it really happened, this one's for you. The walls close in, and so does the tension. Shelve it next to The Shawshank Redemption or Donnie Brasco. Based on real events, so expect to go down a research rabbit hole afterwards.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
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Featurettes & extras
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Cast & crew
Directed by Wendell B. Harris Jr.
- Wendell B. Harris Jr.William Douglas Street
- Angela LeslieGabrielle
- Amina FakirTatiana
- Paula McGeeHerself
- Anthony EnnisCurtis / Prelude Narration
- Davon KileyDr. Hand
- Timothy AlvaroBrian Whitaker, Detroit Human Rights Commission
- Renauld BailleuxRaoul the Belgian
- William BallengerAttorney Barrett, The Head Honcho
- Lynn BarbeeFable