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Title: The Onion Movie

Release Date: 31 May 2008

Runtime: 1h 20m

Genre: Comedy

Director: The Onion

Production Companies: The Onion

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.1 (220 votes)

Cast

  • Norm Archer: Len Cariou
  • Cock Puncher: Steven Seagal
  • Dana Dobbs: Larissa Laskin
  • Sensei: Ken Takemoto
  • Dennis McCormick: Don McManus
  • Michael Bolton: Michael Bolton
  • Ahmed: Ahmed Ahmed
  • White Black Guy Tim: Brendan Fletcher
  • Ivy Leaguer: Daniel Dae Kim
  • Cooking Show Chef: Meredith Baxter
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