Zelig(1983)
“You wanted more when it was all over!”
Overview
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.
Director
Woody Allen
Studio
Orion Pictures
Budget
$14M
Revenue
$12M
Cast
Woody Allen
as Leonard Zelig
Mia Farrow
as Dr. Eudora Nesbitt Fletcher
Patrick Horgan
as The Narrator (voice)
John Buckwalter
as Dr. Sindell
Marvin Chatinover
as Glandular Diagnosis Doctor
Stanley Swerdlow
as Mexican Food Doctor
Paul Nevens
as Dr. Birsky
Howard Erskine
as Hypodermic Doctor
Richard Whiting
as Other Doctor
Ralph Bell
as Other Doctor
Will Hussung
as Other Doctor
Gale Hansen
as Freshman #1
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1983
Runtime
1h 19m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$14M
Box Office
$12M
Production Companies
Orion Pictures • Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions
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Where can I watch Zelig?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Zelig (1983).
What is Zelig about?▼
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.
Who directed Zelig?▼
Zelig was directed by Woody Allen and released in 1983. It is a comedy film.
How long is Zelig?▼
Zelig has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
Who stars in Zelig?▼
The cast of Zelig includes Woody Allen as Leonard Zelig, Mia Farrow as Dr. Eudora Nesbitt Fletcher, Patrick Horgan as The Narrator (voice), John Buckwalter as Dr. Sindell, Marvin Chatinover as Glandular Diagnosis Doctor and more.
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