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Zelig

PG19831h 19mWoody Allen
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 97%

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"You wanted more when it was all over!"

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.

Comedy
Great DepressionCelebrityMockumentaryChameleonPsychiatristFound FootageNewsreel FootageElectroconvulsive Therapy1920s1930s

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What is Zelig (1983) 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 stars in Zelig?

Zelig stars Woody Allen (Leonard Zelig), Mia Farrow (Dr. Eudora Nesbitt Fletcher), Patrick Horgan (The Narrator (voice)), John Buckwalter (Dr. Sindell), Marvin Chatinover (Glandular Diagnosis Doctor). The film was directed by Woody Allen.

How long is Zelig?

Zelig has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1983. It is rated PG.

Is Zelig worth watching?

Zelig holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 97. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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