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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (9-Jul-2004)
Director: Adam McKay Writers: Will Ferrell; Adam McKay Music by: Alex Wurman Producer: Judd Apatow Keywords: Comedy Will Ferrell-led spoof follows an egocentric 1970s news anchor's struggle with a challenge to his industry dominance.
ABSTRACT
San Diego's own Ron Burgundy has it all in the mid-1970s: a cushy gig as Channel 6's top-rated anchorman, a reliable team of reporters and staffers at his side, and the adoration of the general public. Of course, all good things, so the saying goes, must come to an end, and Burgundy's situation proves to be no exception when a move by Channel 6 management to embrace diversity results in the hiring of charming anchorwoman Veronica Corningstone, presenting a tough challenge to the big-headed Burgundy as the charismatic Corningstone seems primed and ready to turn their industry's male-dominated hierarchy upside down.
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CAST | Will Ferrell | ... Ron Burgundy | | | Christina Applegate | ... Veronica Corningstone | | Paul Rudd | ... Brian Fantana | | Steve Carell | ... Brick Tamland | | David Koechner | ... Champ Kind | | | Chris Parnell | ... Garth Holliday | | Kathryn Hahn | ... Helen | | Fred Armisen | ... Tino | | | and | | Fred Willard | ... Ed Harken | | | 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 | | Renee Weldon | ... Petite Brunette | | Jerry Minor | ... Tino's Bassist | | Holmes Osborne | ... Director | | Charles Walker | ... Security Guard | | Shira Piven | ... Mother | | Lili Rose McKay | ... Child | | Thomas E. Mastrolia | ... Biker Guy | | Jay Johnston | ... Eyewitness News Member | | Peter Hulne | ... Man in Kitchen | | Laura Kightlinger | ... Donna | | Adam McKay | ... Custodian | | Joseph T. Mastrolia | ... Custodian | | Judd Apatow | ... News Station Employee | | Debra McGuire | ... News Station Employee | | Kent Shocknek | ... Network Reporter | | Monique McIntyre | ... Yelling Woman | | Bob Rummler | ... Bum | | Chuck Poynter | ... Announcer | | Esmeralda McQuillan | ... Middle Class Mother | | Angela Grillo | ... Elderly Woman | | Lionel Allen | ... Wealthy Family Father | | Trina D. Johnson | ... Wealthy Family Mother | | Mary Alice G. Goodin | ... Wealthy Family Child | | Jasmine Nicole Jackson | ... Wealthy Family Child | | Fred Dresch | ... Doctor | | Glen Hambly | ... Middle Class Dad | | Stuart Gold | ... Nursing Room Resident | | Bill Kurtis | ... Bill Lawson | | Jack Black | ... Motorcyclist | | Ben Stiller | ... Arturo Mendes | | Luke Wilson | ... Frank Vitchard |
REVIEWS Review by Richard Conner (posted on 5-Sep-2007) Styled as a parody of the modern television scene in, and featuring competent actors such as Christina Applegate, this movie falls short of its goal for some, including me. It is set in the 1970s and centers around the attempt by the Applegate character to achieve anchorwoman status in a southern California TV market. Will Ferrell plays the title character, a carefully dressed and coifed anchorman, but one who is dense and sexist. Several other actors play sterotypical roles depicting the presumed extremes of TV journalism in that era. I found it strained in its attempts at humor and not a good depiction of the ambiance it attempted to parody. No doubt appreciated by many Saturday Night Live devotees, I do not join them and would be reluctant to recommend this movie to anyone.
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