The Lady Vanishes
“Had she vanished into thin air...Or was she never really there?”
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.
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The Lady Vanishes (1979) Rank/Thorn EMI Home Video Australia Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-14
Top Cast
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Cybill Shepherd
Amanda Kelly
Elliott Gould
Robert Condon
Angela Lansbury
Miss Froy
Herbert Lom
Dr. Egon Hartz
Arthur Lowe
Jeremy Charters
Ian Carmichael
Caldicott
Gerald Harper
Todhunter
Jenny Runacre
Mrs. Todhunter
Jean Anderson
Baroness
Madlena Nedeva
Nun
Madge Ryan
Rose Flood Porter
Rosalind Knight
Evelyn Barnes
Gary McDermott
Baroness' Servant
Barbara Markham
Frau Kummer
Vladek Sheybal
Trainmaster
Wolf Kahler
Helmut
William Hootkins
Party Guest
Jeremy Bulloch
Party Guest
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Page
- Screenplay & Story
- George Axelrod
- Original Score
- Richard Hartley
- Original Title
- The Lady Vanishes
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions, The Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Page
George Axelrod, Ethel Lina White
Richard Hartley
Douglas Slocombe
Russell Lloyd
Tom Sachs, Alex Winitsky, Michael Carreras, Arlene Sellers
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Page
Director
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
Richard Hartley
Original Music Composer
Tom Sachs
Producer
Wilfred Shingleton
Production Design
George Axelrod
Screenplay
Russell Lloyd
Editor
Emma Porteous
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lady Vanishes
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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.
Who stars in The Lady Vanishes?
The principal cast of The Lady Vanishes includes Cybill Shepherd, Elliott Gould, Angela Lansbury, Herbert Lom, Arthur Lowe.
When was The Lady Vanishes released and how long is it?
The Lady Vanishes was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lady Vanishes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lady Vanishes was composed by Richard Hartley.
Is The Lady Vanishes based on a book or true story?
The Lady Vanishes is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ethel Lina White".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lady Vanishes?
The Lady Vanishes holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).