The Lady Vanishes_
"Had she vanished into thin air...Or was she never really there?"
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.
Starring
Cybill Shepherd, Elliott Gould, Angela Lansbury
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
5 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
The Lady Vanishes was released 47 years ago in 1979.
Overview
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 sud...
The Lady Vanishes is a Mystery, Thriller, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 37m.
CAST (20)
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
GM
Gary McDermott
Baroness' Servant
Barbara Markham
Frau Kummer
Vladek Sheybal
Trainmaster
Wolf Kahler
Helmut
William Hootkins
Party Guest
Jeremy Bulloch
Party Guest
JH
Jonathan Hackett
Dining Car Waiter
JH
Jacki Harding
Baroness's Maid
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is The Lady Vanishes?
The Lady Vanishes has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who stars in The Lady Vanishes?
The cast of The Lady Vanishes includes Cybill Shepherd, Elliott Gould, Angela Lansbury, Herbert Lom, Arthur Lowe.
What is the rating of The Lady Vanishes?
The Lady Vanishes has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 68 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Mystery
Thriller
Comedy
Romance