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