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Release Date:
9 July 2004 (USA)
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Tagline:
His news is bigger than your news. more
Plot:
Ron Burgundy is San Diego's top rated newsman in the male dominated broadcasting of the 1970's, but that's all about to change when a new female employee with ambition to burn arrives in his office. full summary | full synopsis
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1 win
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9 nominations
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Best of the Decade #15: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
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(From FilmJunk. 14 December 2009, 11:42 PM, PST)
Best of the Decade #15: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
(From FilmJunk. 9 December 2009, 6:29 AM, PST)
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Will Ferrell | ... | Ron Burgundy | |
| Christina Applegate | ... | Veronica Corningstone | |
| Paul Rudd | ... | Brian Fantana | |
| Steve Carell | ... | Brick Tamland | |
| David Koechner | ... | Champ Kind | |
| Fred Willard | ... | Ed Harken | |
| Chris Parnell | ... | Garth Holliday | |
| Kathryn Hahn | ... | Helen | |
| Fred Armisen | ... | Tino | |
| Seth Rogen | ... | Eager Cameraman | |
| Paul F. Tompkins | ... | MC | |
| Danny Trejo | ... | Bartender | |
| Scot Robinson | ... | Waiter at Tino's | |
| Ian Roberts | ... | Stage Manager | |
| Darcy Donavan | ... | Hot Blonde |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Action News (USA) (working title)
Action News! With Ron Burgundy (USA) (original script title)
Action Newsman (USA) (working title)
Anchorman (USA) (short title)
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Action News! With Ron Burgundy (USA) (original script title)
Action Newsman (USA) (working title)
Anchorman (USA) (short title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for sexual humor, language and comic violence. (edited for re-rating)
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Runtime:
94 min | USA:104 min (extended version) | Canada:97 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Canada:14A (DVD rating) |
Canada:PG (Ontario) |
Netherlands:6 |
Malaysia:U (DVD) |
Sweden:11 |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:M |
Brazil:12 |
Finland:K-11 |
Germany:12 |
Iceland:L |
Ireland:12 |
Norway:11 |
Singapore:NC-16 |
UK:12A |
USA:R (original rating) |
USA:Unrated (uncut DVD version) |
USA:PG-13 (edited for re-rating) (certificate no. 40782)
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Amy Poehler was completely cut out of the movie.
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Anachronisms: Although the story takes place in the 70s, many of the aerial shots in the film showcase San Diego's new skyline including the Hyatt towers and the new Petco ballpark.
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[first lines]
Bill Lawson: [narration] There was a time, a time before cable. When the local anchorman reigned supreme. When people believed everything they heard on TV. This was an age when only men were allowed to read the news. And in San Diego, one anchorman was more man then the rest. His name was Ron Burgundy. He was like a god walking amongst mere mortals. He had a voice that could make a wolverine purr and suits so fine they made Sinatra look like a hobo. In other words, Ron Burgundy was the balls.
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Bill Lawson: [narration] There was a time, a time before cable. When the local anchorman reigned supreme. When people believed everything they heard on TV. This was an age when only men were allowed to read the news. And in San Diego, one anchorman was more man then the rest. His name was Ron Burgundy. He was like a god walking amongst mere mortals. He had a voice that could make a wolverine purr and suits so fine they made Sinatra look like a hobo. In other words, Ron Burgundy was the balls.
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Movie Connections:
References Planet of the Apes (1968)
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Soundtrack:
Carry on Wayward Son
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FAQ
Does Will Ferrell and the rest of the Channel 4 news team actually sing 'Afternoon Delight'?Is there any chance of a sequel?
What are the differences between the theatrical version and the Unrated version of the movie?
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*** 1/2
Starring: Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Steve Carell, and Paul Rudd.
Famous anchorman Ron Burgundy is on top of the world. He's got fame, friends, ladies, and his beloved dog. But all that changes as he develops a rivalry with his new female co-anchor Veronica Corningstone.
Without question this is Will Ferrell's best work. His over-the-top acting and his over-the-top hair fits perfectly in the title role. And surprisingly, he's not the best part. Steve Carell, as the "retarded" weatherman steals just about every scene he's in.
Hilarious movie, but not exactly for the ones who don't exactly like "stupid" movies.