Zelig 1983
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SplatFictional 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Leonard Zelig
as Dr. Eudora Nesbitt Fletcher
as The Narrator (voice)
as Dr. Sindell
as Glandular Diagnosis Doctor
as Mexican Food Doctor
as Dr. Birsky
as Hypodermic Doctor
as Other Doctor
as Other Doctor
Director:
Writer:
Woody Allen
Stars:
Woody Allen, Mia Farrow, Patrick Horgan, John Buckwalter, Marvin Chatinover, Stanley Swerdlow, Paul Nevens, Howard Erskine, Richard Whiting, Ralph Bell,
Genres:
Comedy
Release Date:
1983 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
79 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Zelig
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
WA
Cast
as Leonard Zelig
as Dr. Eudora Nesbitt Fletcher
as The Narrator (voice)
as Dr. Sindell
as Glandular Diagnosis Doctor
as Mexican Food Doctor
as Dr. Birsky
as Hypodermic Doctor
as Other Doctor
as Other Doctor
as Other Doctor
as Freshman #1
as Freshman #2
as Workers Rally Speaker
as Charles Koslow
as Sister Ruth
as Telephone Operator
as Woman on Telephone
as Actor Zelig
as Actress Fletcher
as Actor Doctor
as Actor Koslow
as Paul Deghuee
as Lita Fox
as Lita's Lawyer
as Zelig's Lawyer
as Helen Gray
as Greek Waiter
as Rally Chancellor
as Susan Sontag - Contemporary Interviews
as Saul Bellow - Contemporary Interviews
as Irving Howe - Contemporary Interviews
as Calvin Turner - Contemporary Interviews
as Older Dr. Fletcher - Contemporary Interviews
as Mike Geibell - Contemporary Interviews
as Ted Bierbauer - Contemporary Interviews
as Older Paul Deghuee - Contemporary Interviews
as Older Sister Meryl Fletcher - Contemporary Interviews
as Oswald Pohl - Contemporary Interviews
as Pathe News Announcer (voice)
as Hearst Metrotone Announcer (voice)
as Experimental Drugs Doctor
as Man in Barber Chair
as Man in Park
as Scotsman
as Martin Geist
as Man on Telephone
as Miss Baker
as Martinez
as Sister Meryl
as City Hall Speaker
as Dr. Fletcher's Mother
as On-Camera Interviewer
as Hearst Guest
as Hearst Guest
as Zelig's Wife
as Wrist Victim
as House-Painting Victim
as Vilification Woman
as Carter Dean
as German Girl (uncredited)
as Other Doctor (uncredited)
as Charleston Dancer (uncredited)
as Beauty Contestant (uncredited)
as Lizard Dancer (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Helen Kane (voice) (uncredited)
as Mother of a Graduate (uncredited)
as Police Officer (uncredited)
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