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Asylum (1972)

Movie ★ 6.0 88 min

Horror

A young psychiatrist applies for a job at a mental asylum and must pass a test by interviewing four patients. He must figure out which of the patients, is in fact, the doctor that he would be replacing if hired.

Roy Ward Baker Director Robert Bloch Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 17, 1972
Runtime
88 min
Rating
PG
IMDb
tt0068230
Language
Studio
Amicus Productions

Themes

Cast

Peter Cushing Peter Cushing Smith Patrick Magee Patrick Magee Dr. Lionel Rutherford Herbert Lom Herbert Lom Byron Britt Ekland Britt Ekland Lucy Barry Morse Barry Morse Bruno Charlotte Rampling Charlotte Rampling Barbara Barbara Parkins Barbara Parkins Bonnie Robert Powell Robert Powell Dr. Martin Sylvia Syms Sylvia Syms Ruth Richard Todd Richard Todd Walter James Villiers James Villiers George Geoffrey Bayldon Geoffrey Bayldon Max Reynolds Ann Firbank Ann Firbank Anna Megs Jenkins Megs Jenkins Nurse Higgins John Franklyn-Robbins John Franklyn-Robbins Mr. Stebbins

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Frequently asked questions

What is Asylum about?
A young psychiatrist applies for a job at a mental asylum and must pass a test by interviewing four patients. He must figure out which of the patients, is in fact, the doctor that he would be replacing if hired.
Who directed Asylum?
Asylum was directed by Roy Ward Baker.
Who stars in Asylum?
Asylum stars Peter Cushing, Patrick Magee, Herbert Lom, Britt Ekland.
When was Asylum released?
Asylum is a 1972 horror film.
Where can I watch Asylum?
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