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