High Anxiety is a 1977 American satirical comedy film produced and directed by Mel Brooks, who also plays the lead. This is Brooks' first film as a producer and first speaking lead role. Veteran Brooks ensemble members Harvey Korman, Cloris Leachman, and Madeline Kahn are also featured. It is a parody of psychoanalysis and Alfred Hitchcock films.
Theatrical release poster
The lobby of the Hyatt Regency San Francisco features prominently in the film
Melvin James Brooks is an American actor, comedian, filmmaker, songwriter, and playwright.
Brooks in 2010
Brooks wrote for Your Show of Shows starring Imogene Coca and Sid Caesar
Brooks famously collaborated with Carl Reiner on "The 2000 Year Old Man" albums
Don Adams with the iconic "Shoe Phone" in Get Smart