The Lady Vanishes 1979
“Had she vanished into thin air...Or was she never really there?”
What is The Lady Vanishes?
The Lady Vanishes is a film first released in 1979. Catalogued under Mystery, Thriller, Comedy, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 30, 1979
- Studios
- Hammer Film Productions, The Rank Organisation
- Genres
- Mystery, Thriller, Comedy, Romance
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Overview
The Lady Vanishes is a film first released in 1979. Catalogued under Mystery, Thriller, Comedy, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Hammer Film Productions, The Rank Organisation. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A headstrong heiress suspects a fellow passenger has mysteriously disappeared on a wartime train.”
- Features a cast including Elliott Gould and Cybill Shepherd
- Blends mystery, comedy, and romance on a tense pre‑WWII train journey
- Shows a period setting with looming war tension
- The mix of comedy and thriller tones may not please purists of either genre
Watch it if you enjoy vintage mystery comedies set against a looming war backdrop.
Its PG rating and light‑hearted tone make it suitable for most viewers, including families.
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Frequently asked questions
When was the film released in the United States?
It was released on March 1, 1980 in the US.
What is the film’s runtime?
The runtime is 1 hour 37 minutes.
What rating does the film have?
The film is rated PG.
Who are the lead actors?
The cast includes Elliott Gould, Cybill Shepherd, Angela Lansbury, Herbert Lom, Arthur Lowe, and Ian Carmichael.
What genres does the film combine?
It combines mystery, thriller, comedy, and romance.