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