High Anxiety(1977)
Danger, intrigue, romance...and a touch of kinkiness!
High Anxiety Synopsis
A psychiatrist with intense acrophobia (fear of heights) goes to work for a mental institution run by doctors who appear to be crazier than their patients, and have secrets that they are willing to commit murder to keep.
High Anxiety (1977) is a comedy, mystery, thriller and crime film directed by Mel Brooks, released on December 25, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Mel Brooks, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman and Harvey Korman. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 416 ratings.
- Director:
- Mel Brooks
- Writers:
- Mel Brooks, Ron Clark, Rudy De Luca
- Producers:
- Mel Brooks
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Lohmann
- Composer:
- John Morris
- Production:
- Crossbow Productions, 20th Century Fox
- Budget:
- $4,015,000
- Revenue:
- $31,063,038
- Status:
- Released
High Anxiety (1977) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for High Anxiety before you stream it.
High Anxiety Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mel Brooks
as Dr. Richard H. Thorndyke
Madeline Kahn
as Victoria Brisbane
Cloris Leachman
as Nurse Charlotte Diesel
Harvey Korman
as Dr. Charles Montague
Ron Carey
as Brophy
Howard Morris
as Professor Lilloman
Dick Van Patten
as Dr. Philip Wentworth
Jack Riley
as The Desk Clerk
Charlie Callas
as Cocker Spaniel
- Ron Clark
Ron Clark
as Zachary Cartwright III
Rudy De Luca
as 'Braces' - Killer
Barry Levinson
as Dennis - Bellboy
Key crew
Directed by Mel Brooks, written by Mel Brooks, Ron Clark and Rudy De Luca, produced by Mel Brooks.
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High Anxiety Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 416 ratings.
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High Anxiety – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch High Anxiety online?
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High Anxiety (1977) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in High Anxiety?
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The main cast of High Anxiety (1977) includes Mel Brooks, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman, Harvey Korman and Ron Carey. The film was directed by Mel Brooks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was High Anxiety released?
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High Anxiety was released on December 25, 1977 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is High Anxiety worth watching?
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High Anxiety (1977) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 416 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for High Anxiety?
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Yes. The official High Anxiety trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.