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Zelig

1983-07-15 · 79 min · ★ 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.

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Production details

Directors
Woody Allen
Production companies
Orion Pictures, Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 13,500,000
Revenue
USD 11,798,616

Top Cast

Woody AllenWoody AllenLeonard Zelig
Mia FarrowMia FarrowDr. Eudora Nesbitt Fletcher
Patrick HorganThe Narrator (voice)
John BuckwalterJohn BuckwalterDr. Sindell
Marvin ChatinoverGlandular Diagnosis Doctor
Stanley SwerdlowMexican Food Doctor
Paul NevensDr. Birsky
Howard ErskineHoward ErskineHypodermic Doctor
Richard WhitingOther Doctor
Ralph BellOther Doctor
Will HussungOther Doctor
Gale HansenGale HansenFreshman #1
Michael JeterMichael JeterFreshman #2
Peter McRobbiePeter McRobbieWorkers Rally Speaker
Richard LittRichard LittCharles Koslow
Mary Louise WilsonMary Louise WilsonSister Ruth
Alice BeardsleyTelephone Operator
Paula TruemanPaula TruemanWoman on Telephone
Garrett M. BrownGarrett M. BrownActor Zelig
Marianne TatumMarianne TatumActress Fletcher

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