
High Strung(1992)
“The story of a guy with a few too many hang-ups.”
Overview
Thane Furrows, an extremely cynical but unintentionally hilarious children's book writer, wakes up one morning, and, since pretty much everyone and everything annoys him, begins another day of complaining to himself. However, the day proves to be much different than normal when Thane begins to recieve strange phone calls, letters, and voices in his head, all indicating that something will happen at 8 o'clock. As the day goes on, Thane rants and raves about the things that annoy him, as the clock slowly ticks closer and closer to his destiny.
Director
Roger Nygard
Studio
Rocket Pictures
Budget
$300K
Revenue
$904
Cast

Steve Oedekerk
as Thane Furrows

Thomas F. Wilson
as Al

Denise Crosby
as Melanie

Fred Willard
as Insurance Salesman
Jani Lane
as Vol

Kirsten Dunst
as Young Girl

Ed Williams
as Boss
Toni Sawyer
as Mother

Paul Ryan
as Game Show Host

Ivy Austin
as Contestant

Mark Roberts
as Limo Driver

Jim Carrey
as Death (uncredited)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1992
Runtime
1h 34m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Budget
$300K
Box Office
$904
Production Companies
Rocket Pictures • Film Brigade
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch High Strung?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for High Strung (1992).
What is High Strung about?▼
Thane Furrows, an extremely cynical but unintentionally hilarious children's book writer, wakes up one morning, and, since pretty much everyone and everything annoys him, begins another day of complaining to himself. However, the day proves to be much different than normal when Thane begins to recieve strange phone calls, letters, and voices in his head, all indicating that something will happen at 8 o'clock. As the day goes on, Thane rants and raves about the things that annoy him, as the clock slowly ticks closer and closer to his destiny.
Who directed High Strung?▼
High Strung was directed by Roger Nygard and released in 1992. It is a comedy film.
How long is High Strung?▼
High Strung has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
Who stars in High Strung?▼
The cast of High Strung includes Steve Oedekerk as Thane Furrows, Thomas F. Wilson as Al, Denise Crosby as Melanie, Fred Willard as Insurance Salesman, Jani Lane as Vol and more.
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