IONCINEMA.com presents: Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)

CAST AND CREW

Director

Adam McKay

Cast (alphabetical order):

Leslie Bibb

Sacha Baron Cohen

Gary Cole

Michael Clarke Duncan

Will Ferrell

David Koechner

John C. Reilly

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

Release Date: Aug 4, 2006 - Wide Release
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Film Genre: Comedy
Country: United States

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Formerly titled "High, Wide and Handsome", this is based on a pitch that is set in the world of high-stakes professional stock car racing. The film tells the story of NASCAR stock car racing sensation Ricky Bobby (Will Ferrell) whose "win at all costs" approach has made him a national hero. He and his loyal racing partner, childhood friend Cal Naughton Jr. (John C. Reilly), are a fearless duo -- dubbed "Thunder" and "Lightning" by their fans for their ability to finish so many races in the #1 and #2 positions, with Cal always in second place. When a flamboyant French Formula One driver, Jean Girard (Sacha Baron Cohen), challenges the "Thunder" and "Lightning" for the supremacy of NASCAR, Ricky Bobby must face his own demons and fight Girard for the right to be known as racing's top driver.

TRIVIA

Ferrell and McKay both worked on Anchorman (2004).

MOVIE NEWS ITEMS

2005-08-12
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Sacha Baron Cohen, John C. Reilly, Michael Clarke Duncan and Gary Cole have signed on to star in the pic.

2004-06-06
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Columbia Pictures has secured rights to the Will Ferrell to be directed by his longtime collaborator Adam McKay.