Zelig
"You wanted more when it was all over!"
Originally released in 1983. Zelig is a comedy film. directed by Woody Allen. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Woody Allen, Mia Farrow, and Patrick Horgan
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 15, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (898 votes)
Budget
$13.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$11.8M
0.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $13,500,000
- Revenue
- $11,798,616
Production Companies
- Orion Pictures
- Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 place...
Who directed Zelig?
Zelig was directed by Woody Allen.
How long is Zelig?
Zelig has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Zelig released?
Zelig was released on July 15, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Zelig?
The main cast of Zelig includes Woody Allen, Mia Farrow, Patrick Horgan, John Buckwalter, Marvin Chatinover.
Is Zelig worth watching?
Zelig has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 898 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.