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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

  • 20042004
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 34m
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Christina Applegate, Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, David Koechner, and Paul Rudd in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
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In the 1970s, an anchorman's stint as San Diego's top-rated newsreader is challenged when an ambitious newswoman becomes his co-anchor.In the 1970s, an anchorman's stint as San Diego's top-rated newsreader is challenged when an ambitious newswoman becomes his co-anchor.In the 1970s, an anchorman's stint as San Diego's top-rated newsreader is challenged when an ambitious newswoman becomes his co-anchor.
IMDb RATING
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    • Adam McKay
    • Will Ferrell
    • Adam McKay
  • Stars
    • Will Ferrell
    • Christina Applegate
    • Steve Carell
    • Adam McKay
    • Will Ferrell
    • Adam McKay
  • Stars
    • Will Ferrell
    • Christina Applegate
    • Steve Carell
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    • 668User reviews
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    • 63Metascore
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    Will Ferrell
    Will Ferrell
    • Ron Burgundy
    Christina Applegate
    Christina Applegate
    • Veronica Corningstone
    Steve Carell
    Steve Carell
    • Brick Tamland
    Paul Rudd
    Paul Rudd
    • Brian Fantana
    David Koechner
    David Koechner
    • Champ Kind
    Fred Willard
    Fred Willard
    • Ed Harken
    Chris Parnell
    Chris Parnell
    • Garth Holliday
    Kathryn Hahn
    Kathryn Hahn
    • Helen
    Fred Armisen
    Fred Armisen
    • Tino
    Seth Rogen
    Seth Rogen
    • Eager Cameraman
    Paul F. Tompkins
    Paul F. Tompkins
    • MC
    Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo
    • Bartender
    Scot Robinson
    • Waiter at Tino's
    Ian Roberts
    Ian Roberts
    • Stage Manager
    Darcy Donavan
    Darcy Donavan
    • Hot Blonde
    Renee Weldon
    Renee Weldon
    • Petite Brunette
    Jerry Minor
    Jerry Minor
    • Tino's Bassist
    Holmes Osborne
    Holmes Osborne
    • Director
      • Adam McKay
      • Will Ferrell
      • Adam McKay
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The Mexican restaurant Veronica visits with the girls from the station is named "Escupimos en su Alimento". In Spanish, that means, "We spit on your food".
    • Goofs
      When Ron reads the teleprompter with the question mark on it, it is revealed that the words on the prompter don't match the words that Ron said. The plot depends on the notion that Ron cannot help but read anything that is put on the teleprompter.
    • Quotes

      Veronica Corningstone: For the entire Channel 4 news team, I'm Veronica Corningstone.

      Ron Burgundy: And I'm Ron Burgundy. Go fuck yourself, San Diego.

    • Crazy credits
      The end credits feature outtakes from the film, as well as one outtake from the film Smokey and the Bandit II (1980).
    • Alternate versions
      Differences between the theatrical release and the director's cut:
      • After Brian Fantana comments on being hung over from the previous night's party, Champ states "I woke up on the floor of some Japanesse family's living room, and they would NOT stop screaming!", to which Brick replies, "I ate a big red candle". In the director's cut, Champ says "I woke up this morning and I shit a squirrel. The hell of it is, the damn thing's still alive. So I've got this shit covered squirrel down there in the office, and I don't know what to name it." Brick replies, "I'm sorry, I think I ate your chocolate squirrel".
      • The scene of Ron Burgundy walking around the office with an erection is extended by about fifteen seconds.
      • Ron daydreams of being married to Veronica, and has two children. After coming home from work, she appears from the kitchen in negligee, tells him that she's just prepared dinner in the nude, and they somewhat violently make out in the hallway.
      • The scene of Ron being carried away by the crowd after reading the phrase "Go fuck yourself, San Diego" on the air is extended, with Ron screaming, "I would never say fuck! I would never fucking ever fucking say that!"
      • After the above, Ron goes to Tino's where he is forced to eat cat poop in regard to the above incident.
    • Connections
      Edited into Wake Up, Ron Burgundy (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Treat Her Like a Lady
      Written by Eddie Cornelius

      Performed by Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose

      Courtesy of EMI Records

      Under license from EMI Film & Television Music

    User reviews668

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    8/10
    Anchorman : The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
    One of the most quoted movies of our time, this is Adam Mckay's and Will Ferrell's masterpiece. With it's funny remarks and unmatchable cast, this will live with every moviegoer as a great comic masterpiece.

    Overall - 4/5
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    • Is 'Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy' based on a book?
    • Does Will Ferrell and the rest of the Channel 4 news team actually sing 'Afternoon Delight'?
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    • Release date
      • July 9, 2004 (United States)
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    • Filming locations
      • Balboa Park - 1549 El Prado, San Diego, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dreamworks Pictures
      • Apatow Productions
      • Herzog-Cowen Entertainment
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    • 1 hour 34 minutes
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