Still from High Anxiety — High Anxiety (1977) — Mel BrooksPhotographed by Paul Lohmann

Mel Brooks

High Anxiety

Name: High Anxiety
Genre: Mystery, Comedy, Thriller
Released: 1977
Duration: 94 min

English / 1977 / 1h 34m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Mystery Comedy Thriller

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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.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorMel Brooks

WriterBarry Levinson, Rudy De Luca, Mel Brooks, Ron Clark

CinematographerPaul Lohmann

ComposerJohn Morris

Cast

Mel Brooksas Dr. Richard H. Thorndyke

Madeline Kahnas Victoria Brisbane

Cloris Leachmanas Nurse Charlotte Diesel

Harvey Kormanas Dr. Charles Montague

Ron Careyas Brophy

Howard Morrisas Professor Lilloman

Dick Van Pattenas Dr. Philip Wentworth

Jack Rileyas The Desk Clerk

Charlie Callasas Cocker Spaniel

Ron Clarkas Zachary Cartwright III

Rudy De Lucaas 'Braces' - Killer

Barry Levinsonas Dennis - Bellboy

Lee Delanoas Norton

Albert Whitlockas Arthur Brisbane

Billy Sandsas Customer

Richard Stahlas Dr. Baxter

Robin Menkenas Cocktail Waitress

Darrell Zwerlingas Dr. Eckhardt

Murphy Dunneas Piano Player

Al Hopsonas Man Who is Shot