High Anxiety 1977
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SplatA 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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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Dr. Richard H. Thorndyke
as Victoria Brisbane
as Nurse Charlotte Diesel
as Dr. Charles Montague
as Brophy
as Professor Lilloman
as Dr. Philip Wentworth
as The Desk Clerk
as Cocker Spaniel
as Zachary Cartwright III
Director:
Writer:
Mel Brooks, Ron Clark, Rudy De Luca, Barry Levinson
Stars:
Mel Brooks, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman, Harvey Korman, Ron Carey, Howard Morris, Dick Van Patten, Jack Riley, Charlie Callas, Ron Clark,
Genres:
Comedy,Mystery,Thriller
Release Date:
1977 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
94 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
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High Anxiety
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Cast
as Dr. Richard H. Thorndyke
as Victoria Brisbane
as Nurse Charlotte Diesel
as Dr. Charles Montague
as Brophy
as Professor Lilloman
as Dr. Philip Wentworth
as The Desk Clerk
as Cocker Spaniel
as Zachary Cartwright III
as 'Braces' - Killer
as Dennis - Bellboy
as Norton
as Arthur Brisbane
as Customer
as Dr. Baxter
as Cocktail Waitress
as Dr. Eckhardt
as Piano Player
as Man Who is Shot
as Flasher
as Screaming Woman at Gate
as Dr. Colburn
as Doctor at Convention
as Airport Attendant
as Man from Cincinnati in Piano Bar
as Stewardess
as Dr. Wilson
as Psychiatrist with Children
as Waiter in Piano Bar
as Maid in Hotel
as Policeman at Airport
as Policeman at Airport
as Orderly
as Bartender
as New Groom in Piano Bar
as Man in Phone Booth
as Male Attendant
as Bar Patron
as Patient
as Orderly #2
as Screaming Woman in Hotel
as Psychiatrist
as Club Patron (uncredited)
as Commuter at Airport (uncredited)
as Club Patron (uncredited)
as Commuter at Airport (uncredited)
as Club Patron (uncredited)
as Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
as Club Patron (uncredited)
as Man Going Through Metal Detector (uncredited)
as Lecture Guest (uncredited)
as Thorndyke's Father in Flashback (uncredited)
as Club Patron (uncredited)
as Commuter at Airport (uncredited)
as Commuter at Airport (uncredited)
as Lecture Guest (uncredited)
as Lecture Guest (uncredited)
as Plane Passenger (uncredited)
as Club Patron (uncredited)
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