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