Zelig
Zelig
Release: 1983-07-15·Runtime: 79m·★ 7.4
Comedy
Fictional documentary about the life of human chameleon Leonard Zelig, a man who becomes a celebrity in the 1920s due to his ability to look and act like whoever is around him. Clever editing places Zelig in real newsreel footage of Woodrow Wilson, Babe Ruth, and others.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Orion Pictures
Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Howard Erskineas Hypodermic Doctor
Dwight Weistas Hearst Metrotone Announcer (voice)
Jon Haydenas Reporter (uncredited)
Saul Bellowas Saul Bellow - Contemporary Interviews
Kim Johnston Ulrichas Beauty Contestant (uncredited)
Gale Hansenas Freshman #1
Paula Truemanas Woman on Telephone
Deborah Rushas Lita Fox
Richard Littas Charles Koslow
Garrett M. Brownas Actor Zelig
John Doumanianas Greek Waiter
Michael Jeteras Freshman #2
Ed Herlihyas Pathe News Announcer (voice)
Susan Sontagas Susan Sontag - Contemporary Interviews
Woody Allenas Leonard Zelig
Mary Louise Wilsonas Sister Ruth
Elizabeth Kaitanas German Girl (uncredited)
John Buckwalteras Dr. Sindell
Bubba Dean Ramboas Charleston Dancer (uncredited)
Peter McRobbieas Workers Rally Speaker
Irving Howeas Irving Howe - Contemporary Interviews
Mae Questelas Helen Kane (voice) (uncredited)
Vincent Jerman-Jerosaas Hearst Guest
Willy Holtas Rally Chancellor
Arthur Andersonas Other Doctor (uncredited)
Jeanine Jacksonas Helen Gray
Mia Farrowas Dr. Eudora Nesbitt Fletcher
Marianne Tatumas Actress Fletcher
John Rothmanas Paul DeghueeCrew
" />Charles H. JoffeExecutive Producer
" />Todd M. ThalerAssistant Production Coordinator
" />Juliet TaylorCasting
" />Jack RollinsExecutive Producer
" />Ken MurrayThanks
" />Santo LoquastoCostume Design
" />Robert GreenhutProducer" />Woody AllenDirector, Writer
" />Dick HymanOriginal Music Composer
" />Thomas A. ReillyAssistant Director
" />Gordon WillisDirector of Photography