Zelig

1983 · 79 MIN · IMDB 7.6 · 44,998 VOTES · DIR. Woody Allen

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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.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,226 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:00:33 He was the phenomenon of the twenties.
00:03:32 Security guards are called...
00:06:19 for observation.
00:08:58 Somehow, he seems to have coped.
00:11:50 leading authorities to conclude...
00:14:43 This fellow Zelig, he grew up poor.
00:18:33 through certain experimental drugs...
00:21:19 They don't care. They'll exploit him.
00:25:26 Wow!
00:28:13 At first, the news reverberates around the world.
00:31:05 of the proceedings.
00:33:49 Incidentally, is it always so bright in here?
00:36:13 You could tell. She was moody and nervous.
00:39:25 What do you mean? These are tough questions.
00:42:36 I love you.
00:45:36 I was very nervous because in his waking state...
00:48:10 where the town's newest celebrities...
00:50:51 Always a popular guest at San Simeon...
00:54:22 The Catholic Church never forgave him...
00:58:05 but public opinion begins subtly to shift away from him.
01:00:50 it is no use.
01:03:50 All I could think of was Leonard...
01:07:02 Like a man emerging from a dream, Zelig notices her.
01:11:18 I'm glad we lived to see this day.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,226
Dialogue density15.5 lines / min
First line00:00:33
Final line01:11:18

Production Record

DirectorWoody Allen
LanguageEnglish
Revenue$11,798,616
IMDb votes44,998