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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

They bring you the news so you don't have to get it yourself.

20046.71h 35m

Overview

It's the 1970s and San Diego anchorman Ron Burgundy is the top dog in local TV, but that's all about to change when ambitious reporter Veronica Corningstone arrives as a new employee at his station.

Directed by Adam McKay
Written by Adam McKay, Will Ferrell
Produced by Judd Apatow
Box OfficeBudget: $26.0MRevenue: $90.6M

Top Cast

Will Ferrell

Will Ferrell

Ron Burgundy

Christina Applegate

Christina Applegate

Veronica Corningstone

Paul Rudd

Paul Rudd

Brian Fantana

Steve Carell

Steve Carell

Brick Tamland

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

Themes & Keywords

1970sjournalismsexismladderpandatv show in filmmustachescrewball comedybattle of the sexesmisogynisttelepromptergang warfareaftercreditsstingerduringcreditsstingernews spoof

About Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy is a comedy film released in 2004 exploring themes of 1970s, journalism, sexism, ladder, panda, tv show in film. Directed by Adam McKay, it stars Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd. It's the 1970s and San Diego anchorman Ron Burgundy is the top dog in local TV, but that's all about to change when ambitious reporter Veronica Corningstone arrives as a new employee at his station.

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