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The Lady Vanishes [1979]
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A charming thriller
Review date: 2005-03-02 Rating: 10 out of 10
Of course I prefer the original version of this story but this movie is made highly enjoyable and entertaining due to the presence of so many famous faces from British and American television. Witness the two cricket fans - who can watch this scene and not think about the two actors in their familiar DAD'S ARMY roles?
Cybill Shepherd would later go on to much success in the show MOONLIGHTING and of course Angela Lansbury eventually found worldwide fame for her turn as the female sleuth in MURDER SHE WROTE. Here Lansbury plays a nanny turned spy who is attempting to get back to Britain with some vital information.
Set in pre-WWII Germany this movie chronicles the trip of Cybill Shepherds character back to the UK to be reunited with her fiance. On the train she befriends a Ms. Froy and another American (played by Elliott Gould). However, things go awry when Ms. Froy seemingly vanishes into thin air and nobody on the train seems to have any memory of her. Is Shepherds character losing her marbles - Gould certainly seems to think so...that is until he spots something out of the train window for a fleeting second.
Its a superb story and very satisfying. I really enjoy this charming thriller.
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Reviews
Angela Lansbury's best
Review date: 2003-07-21 Rating: 8 out of 10
The film is loosley based on the book by Ethel Lina White. It has a fantastic cast including Angela Lansbury and Elliot Gould. The scenery is fantastic as it was shot entirely in central Europe. With surprises around every bend this is a classic, however the original is better.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Herbert Lom
Arthur Lowe
Angela Lansbury
Cybill Shepherd
Elliott Gould
Creators:
Elliott Gould (Primary Contributor)
Cybill Shepherd (Primary Contributor)
Alex Winitsky (Producer)
Arlene Sellers (Producer)
Mark L. Rosen (Producer)
Ethel Lina White (Writer)
Frank Launder (Writer)
George Axelrod (Writer)
Sidney Gilliat (Writer)
Director(s):
Recording label: ITV DVD
Manufacturer: ITV DVD
EAN: 5037115051035
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL, Widescreen,
Release date: 2003-07-07
Number of discs: 1
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Audience rating: Parental Guidance
Region code: 2
Running time: 96 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1980-03
Language: English (Original Language)