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