Review of High Anxiety (1977) by Joe F — 29 Mar 2008

I love this movie probably best of all of Brooks. Cloris Leachman and Madeline Kahn are hysterical and I could go on...

This review of High Anxiety (1977) was written by Joe F on 29 Mar 2008.

High Anxiety has generally received positive reviews.

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