The Lady Vanishes
Seen it?1979 | 97 min | Mystery, Thriller, Comedy, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (33% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Lady Vanishes or Charade, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
33% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 30K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Anthony Page
- Cybill ShepherdAmanda Kelly
- Elliott GouldRobert Condon
- Angela LansburyMiss Froy
- Herbert LomDr. Egon Hartz
- Arthur LoweJeremy Charters
- Ian CarmichaelCaldicott
- Gerald HarperTodhunter
- Jenny RunacreMrs. Todhunter
- Jean AndersonBaroness
- Madlena NedevaNun