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