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Released
2008 · FILM

The Onion Movie

Veteran anchor Norm Archer races to broadcast the day’s absurd headlines— from deadly “Neckbelts” recalls to ludicrous health studies—while battling a chaotic newsroom that threatens to turn truth into farce.

America's finest news source.

Runtime
90 min
Comedy

Synopsis

Venerable newscaster Norm Archer reports the latest news in politics, health, culture, and entertainment, including an automotive recall of decapitation-inducing "Neckbelts" and a study finding that "depression hits losers hardest." This compilation of bogus news stories, celebrity profiles, movie trailers, and skits comes courtesy of the satirists at *The Onion*.

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Principal cast & crew: 24

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Edited by Frederick WardellShot by Maryse AlbertiScored by Asche SpencerDesigned by Jon Gary Steele

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