The Lady Vanishes(1979)
“Had she vanished into thin air...Or was she never really there?”
Overview
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.
Director
Anthony Page
Studio
Hammer Film Productions
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
as Rose Flood Porter
Rosalind Knight
as Evelyn Barnes
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1979
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
German
Rating
6 / 10
Production Companies
Hammer Film Productions • The Rank Organisation
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What is The Lady Vanishes about?▼
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.
Who directed The Lady Vanishes?▼
The Lady Vanishes was directed by Anthony Page and released in 1979. It is a mystery, thriller, comedy, romance film.
How long is The Lady Vanishes?▼
The Lady Vanishes has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in The Lady Vanishes?▼
The cast of The Lady Vanishes includes 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 and more.
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