description High Anxiety Overview
High Anxiety, directed by Mel Brooks, premiered in 1977 and features his initial work as producer and lead actor. The film utilizes satire to mock psychoanalytic practices and draws inspiration from the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman, and Harvey Korman appear alongside Brooks in this comedic mystery.
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info High Anxiety Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1977 |
help High Anxiety FAQ
Is High Anxiety a real Alfred Hitchcock movie?
No, High Anxiety is Mel Brooks's 1977 comedy and tribute to Hitchcock. Brooks directed, produced, and starred in the film while parodying Hitchcock's suspense style.
What is Mel Brooks's character doing in High Anxiety?
Brooks plays psychiatrist Dr. Richard Thorndyke, who takes over the Institute for the Very Very Nervous. His own severe fear of heights becomes part of the plot and the film's title joke.
Which Hitchcock films does High Anxiety parody?
The film draws recognizable material from Psycho, Vertigo, and The Birds, among other Hitchcock works. Its San Francisco scenes also use visual ideas associated with Vertigo.
Who are Madeline Kahn and Cloris Leachman in High Anxiety?
Madeline Kahn plays Victoria Brisbane, while Cloris Leachman plays the threatening Nurse Diesel. Harvey Korman is also a major part of the 1977 cast.
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