High Anxiety
"Danger, intrigue, romance...and a touch of kinkiness!"
Originally released in 1977. High Anxiety is a comedy/mystery film. directed by Mel Brooks.
Starring Mel Brooks, Madeline Kahn, and Cloris Leachman
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (384 votes)
Budget
$4M
Production budget
Box Office
$31.1M
7.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
as Zachary Cartwright III
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,015,000
- Revenue
- $31,063,038
Production Companies
- Crossbow Productions
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Anxiety about?
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...
Who directed High Anxiety?
High Anxiety was directed by Mel Brooks.
How long is High Anxiety?
High Anxiety has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was High Anxiety released?
High Anxiety was released on December 25, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in High Anxiety?
The main cast of High Anxiety includes Mel Brooks, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman, Harvey Korman, Ron Carey.
Is High Anxiety worth watching?
High Anxiety has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 384 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.