The Lady Vanishes(1979)
Had she vanished into thin air...Or was she never really there?
The Lady Vanishes Synopsis
On the eve of World War II, zany heiress Amanda Kelly travels by train to Switzerland. While passing through Germany, she meets a sweet elderly lady, who suddenly vanishes. Distraught, she questions her fellow passengers who claim that the woman was never there. Unsure if it's all in her mind or if there's a more sinister plot afoot, Amanda teams up with photographer Robert Condon to discover the truth.
The Lady Vanishes (1979) is a mystery, thriller, comedy and romance film directed by Anthony Page, released on April 30, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Cybill Shepherd, Elliott Gould, Angela Lansbury and Herbert Lom. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 72 ratings.
- Director:
- Anthony Page
- Writers:
- Ethel Lina White, George Axelrod
- Producers:
- Tom Sachs
- Cinematographer:
- Douglas Slocombe
- Composer:
- Richard Hartley
- Production:
- Hammer Film Productions, The Rank Organisation
- Status:
- Released
The Lady Vanishes (1979) Trailer
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The Lady Vanishes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cybill Shepherd
as Amanda Kelly
Elliott Gould
as Robert Condon
Angela Lansbury
as Miss Froy
Herbert Lom
as Dr. Egon Hartz
Arthur Lowe
as Jeremy Charters
Ian Carmichael
as Caldicott
Gerald Harper
as Todhunter
Jenny Runacre
as Mrs. Todhunter
Jean Anderson
as Baroness
Madlena Nedeva
as Nun
- Madge Ryan
Madge Ryan
as Rose Flood Porter
Rosalind Knight
as Evelyn Barnes
Key crew
Directed by Anthony Page, written by Ethel Lina White and George Axelrod, produced by Tom Sachs.
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The Lady Vanishes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 72 ratings.
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The Lady Vanishes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Lady Vanishes online?
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The Lady Vanishes (1979) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Lady Vanishes?
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The main cast of The Lady Vanishes (1979) includes Cybill Shepherd, Elliott Gould, Angela Lansbury, Herbert Lom and Arthur Lowe. The film was directed by Anthony Page. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Lady Vanishes released?
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The Lady Vanishes was released on April 30, 1979 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Lady Vanishes worth watching?
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The Lady Vanishes (1979) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 72 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, thriller and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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