---
title: "Asylum"
year: 1972
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/asylum-1972"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 25993
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Asylum (1972) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/asylum-1972

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Asylum is a film first released in 1972. Catalogued under Horror. Produced and broadcast by Amicus Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/asylum-1972#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Roy Ward Baker
- **Networks / Studios**: Amicus Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Peter Cushing** as *Smith*
- **Patrick Magee** as *Dr. Lionel Rutherford*
- **Herbert Lom** as *Byron*
- **Britt Ekland** as *Lucy*
- **Barry Morse** as *Bruno*
- **Charlotte Rampling** as *Barbara*
- **Barbara Parkins** as *Bonnie*
- **Robert Powell** as *Dr. Martin*
- **Sylvia Syms** as *Ruth*
- **Richard Todd** as *Walter*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch Asylum?
Streaming availability for Asylum varies by region and platform licensing. Use our live availability tracker above to check direct streaming, rental, or purchase links across major verified platforms.

### Q: Is Asylum worth watching?
Asylum holds a community rating of 6.0/10. It offers engaging Horror for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Asylum and when was it released?
Asylum is a feature film with a runtime of 88 minutes. It was released in 1972. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Asylum?
Asylum was directed by Roy Ward Baker.

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