Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
2004
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Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Cast
Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, David Koechner, Fred Willard, Chris Parnell, Kathryn Hahn
Original language
English
First release
June 28, 2004 (Portugal)
Production companies
Apatow Productions
Setting
California
Filming locations
Long Beach, California, Los Angeles, San Diego
Crew
Screenplay
Adam McKay, Will Ferrell
Producer
Judd Apatow
Cinematography
Thomas E. Ackerman
Editing
Brent White
Music
Alex Wurman
Québec / French
Québec classification
General
Content indications
Not recommended for young children
Classification date
November 17, 2004
Trailer
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Festival History
- Viennale 2013 generic
- Stockholm International Film Festival 2004 generic
Titles
| Original title | Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy | |
| Québec French title | Présentateur vedette : La Légende de Ron Burgundy | |
| Alternate title | Anchorman | |
| Alternate title | Action News | |
| Alternate title | Action Newsman |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Portugal | June 28, 2004 |
| Theatrical | United States | July 9, 2004 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | September 10, 2004 |
| Streaming | Ireland | September 10, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Spain | October 1, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Australia | October 21, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Germany | November 4, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Finland | November 19, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Norway | November 26, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | November 26, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Italy | March 4, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Greece | March 13, 2005 |
| Streaming | Hungary | April 12, 2005 |
| Theatrical | France | May 18, 2005 |
| Streaming | Japan | October 7, 2005 |
| Streaming | Austria | July 11, 2006 |
| Television | Netherlands | May 14, 2007 |
| Streaming | South Korea | August 13, 2013 |
| Streaming | France | October 1, 2021 |
| Classification | Germany | 12 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
Versions & editions
| Home video | Canada | June 28, 2004 |
| Home video | United States | December 28, 2004 |
| Home video | Sweden | April 20, 2005 |
| Home video | Netherlands | June 28, 2006 |
| Home video | United States | August 31, 2010 |
| Home video | Netherlands | September 11, 2013 |
| Home video | Sweden | October 2, 2013 |
| Home video | United States | July 2, 2024 |
| Home video | New Zealand | July 18, 2024 |
Full credits
| Director | Adam McKay |
| Cast | 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), 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 A. 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), Charles Poynter (Announcer), Esmerelda 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), Yasmine Nickle (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), Frank Gorgie (Frank the Bartender (uncredited)), Missi Pyle (Zoo Keeper (uncredited)), Tim Robbins (Public TV News Anchor (uncredited)), Vince Vaughn (Wes Mantooth (uncredited)), Jerry Stiller (Man in Bar (uncredited)), Matthew Vlahakis (Zoologist with Panda in Doug or Glen scene (uncredited)), Barney (Bear (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Adam McKay, Will Ferrell |
| Producer | Judd Apatow |
| Executive producer | David O. Russell, Shauna Robertson |
| Cinematography | Thomas E. Ackerman |
| Editing | Brent White |
| Music | Alex Wurman |
| Production design | Clayton Hartley |
| Visual effects | Ray McIntyre Jr., Richard R. Hoover |
| Costumes | Debra McGuire |
Additional data: TMDB.
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
