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