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The Lady Vanishes
“Had she vanished into thin air...Or was she never really there?”
6.0 / 10• 1979• 1h 37m•PG• English
MysteryThrillerComedyRomance
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Cybill Shepherd
Amanda Kelly
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Anthony Page's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Lady Vanishes is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
