---
title: "The Lady Vanishes"
year: 1979
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-lady-vanishes-1979"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 4706
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# The Lady Vanishes (1979) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-lady-vanishes-1979

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A headstrong heiress suspects a fellow passenger has mysteriously disappeared on a wartime train."

### Why Watch
- 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

### Caveats & Content Note
- The mix of comedy and thriller tones may not please purists of either genre
- Tone & Suitability: Its PG rating and light‑hearted tone make it suitable for most viewers, including families.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: mysterious, witty, romantic, suspenseful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Anthony Page
- **Networks / Studios**: Hammer Film Productions, The Rank Organisation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
It was released on March 1, 1980 in the US.

### Q: What is the film’s runtime?
The runtime is 1 hour 37 minutes.

### Q: What rating does the film have?
The film is rated PG.

### Q: Who are the lead actors?
The cast includes Elliott Gould, Cybill Shepherd, Angela Lansbury, Herbert Lom, Arthur Lowe, and Ian Carmichael.

### Q: What genres does the film combine?
It combines mystery, thriller, comedy, and romance.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Lady Vanishes — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/4706)
- [The Lady Vanishes (1979 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lady_Vanishes_(1979_film))
- [Lady Vanishes, The 61% [The Lady Vanishes] (1979) | Kinobox…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/223177-lady-vanishes-the)
- [The Lady Vanishes (1979) - zdarma online ke zhlédnutí a ke…](https://zdarmafilmy.cz/the-lady-vanishes-1979/)

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