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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy is a comedy film starring Will Ferrell and Christina Applegate that follows the titular Ron as a San Diego news anchor. The movie satirizes the news culture of the 1970s, where men ruled the airwaves, and here, Ron Burgundy is the king. But when the station hires Veronica Corningstone, a female anchor, Ron and the other men's egos are shaken, forcing them to reckon with the changing social landscape.

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
PG-13
Comedy
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Director
Adam McKay
Release Date
July 9, 2004
Studio(s)
DreamWorks Distribution
Distributor(s)
DreamWorks Distribution , Paramount Pictures
Cast
Will Ferrell , Christina Applegate , Paul Rudd , Steve Carell , David Koechner , Fred Willard
Runtime
94 Minutes
Sequel(s)
Anchorman 2
Budget
$26 million

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