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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

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200495 minutesComedyDirected by Adam McKay
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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy at a glance.

Screen Path places this 2004 film at stop 376 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.

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.

Principal cast

Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell and David Koechner

Key craft credits

Thomas E. Ackerman (director of photography), Brent White (editor), Alex Wurman (original music composer), Clayton Hartley (production design) and Virginia Randolph-Weaver (art direction)

Director
Adam McKay
Release
2004-06-28
Runtime
95 minutes
Genres
Comedy
Country
United States
Quiz
50 questions
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Full cast

Full cast

  • Will FerrellCharacter: Ron Burgundy
  • Christina ApplegateCharacter: Veronica Corningstone
  • Paul RuddCharacter: Brian Fantana
  • Steve CarellCharacter: Brick Tamland
  • David KoechnerCharacter: Champ Kind
  • Fred WillardCharacter: Ed Harken
  • Chris ParnellCharacter: Garth Holliday
  • Kathryn HahnCharacter: Helen
  • Fred ArmisenCharacter: Tino
  • Seth RogenCharacter: Eager Cameraman
  • Paul F. TompkinsCharacter: MC
  • Danny TrejoCharacter: Bartender
Full crew

Full crew

  • Adam McKayCredits: Director, Writer
  • Scott MaginnisCredits: Property Master
  • Michael D. MenapaceCredits: Transportation Coordinator
  • Rebecca AsherCredits: Script Supervisor
  • Jeff GomillionCredits: ADR Mixer
  • Ralph OsbornCredits: Dialogue Editor
  • Steven HillerCredits: "B" Camera Operator
  • David OrrCredits: Color Timer
  • Joan RoweCredits: Foley Artist
  • Kevin HydeCredits: Boom Operator
  • Louise Del AraujoCredits: Leadman
  • Adam TankellCredits: Graphic Designer
  • John R. ElliottCredits: Construction Coordinator
  • Rick AveryCredits: Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director
  • Jim StuebeCredits: Production Sound Mixer
  • Paul MurpheyCredits: Video Assist Operator
  • David B. HouseholterCredits: Unit Production Manager, Co-Producer
  • Michael EverettCredits: Chief Lighting Technician
  • Jeanne BuecheCredits: Art Department Coordinator
  • Basil GrilloCredits: Second Assistant Director
  • Tom CalderaroCredits: Orchestrator
  • Richard L. AndersonCredits: Sound Effects Editor
  • John YoungCredits: Second Assistant Camera
  • Linda GacskoCredits: Second Assistant Camera
  • Darin NecessaryCredits: First Assistant Camera
  • Harry K. GarvinCredits: "A" Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
  • Lloyd MoriarityCredits: Key Grip
  • Frank MasiCredits: Still Photographer
  • Mike ChockCredits: Sound Effects Editor
  • Thomas JonesCredits: Dialogue Editor
  • Darrin MannCredits: Foley Mixer
  • Philip RogersCredits: Sound Recordist
  • Piero MuraCredits: Sound Effects Editor
  • Solange S. SchwalbeCredits: Dialogue Editor
  • Darren MichaelsCredits: Still Photographer
  • Erica WeisCredits: Music Editor
  • Sean RoweCredits: Foley Artist
  • Baird SteptoeCredits: First Assistant Camera
  • Ellen SegalCredits: Music Editor
  • Gary BurrittCredits: Negative Cutter
  • Donald FlickCredits: Sound Effects Editor
  • Brent WhiteCredits: Editor
  • Thomas E. AckermanCredits: Director of Photography
  • Judd ApatowCredits: Producer
  • David O. RussellCredits: Executive Producer
  • Shauna RobertsonCredits: Executive Producer
  • Joe Bucaro IIICredits: Stunts
  • Mark ManginiCredits: Supervising Sound Editor
  • Lisa HoyleCredits: Stunts
  • Sophia CrawfordCredits: Stunt Double
  • Joni AveryCredits: Stunts
  • Jeremy AlterCredits: Location Manager
  • Sally ThorntonCredits: Set Designer
  • Toni-Ann WalkerCredits: Hair Department Head
  • Barbara MesneyCredits: Set Designer
  • Joy ZapataCredits: Key Hair Stylist
  • Matt RebenkoffCredits: First Assistant Director
  • Page Rosenberg-MarvinCredits: Production Coordinator
  • Kimberly GreeneCredits: Makeup Department Head
  • Randall D. WilkinsCredits: Set Designer
  • Diane L. SabatiniCredits: Production Supervisor
  • Jan PascaleCredits: Set Decoration
  • Richard R. HooverCredits: Visual Effects Supervisor
  • Debra McGuireCredits: Costume Design
  • Diana Stulic IbanezCredits: Visual Effects Producer
  • Will FerrellCredits: Writer
  • Blythe CappelloCredits: Casting
  • Mark MolinaCredits: Assistant Art Director
  • Erin WooldridgeCredits: Makeup Artist
  • Ray McIntyre Jr.Credits: Visual Effects Supervisor
  • Juel BestropCredits: Casting
  • Clayton HartleyCredits: Production Design
  • Melissa BrethertonCredits: Additional Editing
  • Reid PaulCredits: Digital Effects Supervisor
  • Jeanne McCarthyCredits: Casting
  • Virginia Randolph-WeaverCredits: Art Direction
  • David Alexander SmithCredits: CG Supervisor
  • Alex WurmanCredits: Original Music Composer
  • Jack GillCredits: Stunts
  • Scotty RichardsCredits: Stunt Coordinator

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