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
Arthur Andersonas Other Doctor (uncredited)
Mary Louise Wilsonas Sister Ruth
John Buckwalteras Dr. Sindell
Paula Truemanas Woman on Telephone
Irving Howeas Irving Howe - Contemporary Interviews
Dwight Weistas Hearst Metrotone Announcer (voice)
Peter McRobbieas Workers Rally Speaker
Garrett M. Brownas Actor Zelig
Jon Haydenas Reporter (uncredited)
Michael Jeteras Freshman #2
Deborah Rushas Lita Fox
Richard Littas Charles Koslow
Willy Holtas Rally Chancellor
Marianne Tatumas Actress Fletcher
Jeanine Jacksonas Helen Gray
Susan Sontagas Susan Sontag - Contemporary Interviews
Kim Johnston Ulrichas Beauty Contestant (uncredited)
John Rothmanas Paul Deghuee
Elizabeth Kaitanas German Girl (uncredited)
Bubba Dean Ramboas Charleston Dancer (uncredited)
Mae Questelas Helen Kane (voice) (uncredited)
John Doumanianas Greek Waiter
Ed Herlihyas Pathe News Announcer (voice)
Woody Allenas Leonard Zelig
Gale Hansenas Freshman #1
Saul Bellowas Saul Bellow - Contemporary Interviews
Vincent Jerman-Jerosaas Hearst Guest
Mia Farrowas Dr. Eudora Nesbitt Fletcher
Howard Erskineas Hypodermic DoctorCrew
" />Robert GreenhutProducer
" />Jack RollinsExecutive Producer
" />Gordon WillisDirector of Photography
" />Ken MurrayThanks
" />Todd M. ThalerAssistant Production Coordinator
" />Juliet TaylorCasting
" />Thomas A. ReillyAssistant Director" />Woody AllenDirector, Writer
" />Dick HymanOriginal Music Composer
" />Charles H. JoffeExecutive Producer
" />Santo LoquastoCostume Design