Asylum
“You have nothing to lose but your mind.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Asylum (1972) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-25
Top Cast
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Peter Cushing
Smith
Patrick Magee
Dr. Lionel Rutherford
Herbert Lom
Byron
Britt Ekland
Lucy
Barry Morse
Bruno
Charlotte Rampling
Barbara
Barbara Parkins
Bonnie
Robert Powell
Dr. Martin
Sylvia Syms
Ruth
Richard Todd
Walter
James Villiers
George
Geoffrey Bayldon
Max Reynolds
Ann Firbank
Anna
Megs Jenkins
Nurse Higgins
John Franklyn-Robbins
Mr. Stebbins
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 17, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Ward Baker
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Bloch
- Original Score
- Douglas Gamley
- Original Title
- Asylum
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Amicus Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Ward Baker
Robert Bloch
Douglas Gamley
Denys N. Coop
Peter Tanner
Gustave M. Berne, Milton Subotsky, Max Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Ward Baker
Director
Robert Bloch
Writer
Denys N. Coop
Director of Photography
Douglas Gamley
Original Music Composer
Peter Tanner
Editor
Milton Subotsky
Producer
Max Rosenberg
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Asylum
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Asylum includes Peter Cushing, Patrick Magee, Herbert Lom, Britt Ekland, Barry Morse.
When was Asylum released and how long is it?
Asylum was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Asylum?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Asylum was composed by Douglas Gamley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Asylum?
Asylum holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).