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The Onion Movie

2008-05-31 · 90 min · ★ 6.1

Comedy

Venerable newscaster Norm Archer reports the latest news in politics, health, culture and entertainment - such as 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 come courtesy of the ace satirists at The Onion.

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Directors
Tom Kuntz, Mike Maguire
Production companies
The Onion
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Len CariouLen CariouNorm Archer
Ken TakemotoKen TakemotoSensei
Steven SeagalSteven SeagalCock Puncher
Larissa LaskinLarissa LaskinDana Dobbs
Don McManusDon McManusDennis McCormick
Michael BoltonMichael BoltonMichael Bolton
Ahmed AhmedAhmed AhmedAhmed
Brendan FletcherBrendan FletcherWhite Black Guy Tim
Daniel Dae KimDaniel Dae KimIvy Leaguer
Meredith BaxterMeredith BaxterCooking Show Chef
Jed ReesJed ReesWizard Proteus
Rodney DangerfieldRodney DangerfieldRodney Dangerfield
Ahmed B. BadranPeruvian
Scott KlaceScott KlaceKip Kendall
Barbara PilavinAlzheimers Old Lady
Sandy KenyonSandy KenyonAlzheimers Guy in Crowd
Orlando SealeOrlando SealeProducer
Brian PowellBrian PowellTypical Neighbor Husband
Erik StolhanskeErik StolhanskeProducer
Sarah McElligottSarah McElligottMelissa Cherry

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