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