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