101 Dalmatians

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101 Dalmatians
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G,1hr 19min
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Released:
January 25, 1961
Distributor:
Buena Vista
Synopsis: This Disney animated classic is based on the children's story by Dodie Smith. The story involves the canine pets of a struggling composer and his wife: Dalmatians Pongo (male) and Perdita (female). Perdita gives birth to fifteen spotted pups, cuing the entrance of the scheming Cruella De Vil. She demands that the dogs' owners sell her the pups, but she is shown the door instead. Under cover of night, Cruella arranges for the pups to be stolen. The human police are baffled, but the "dog network" is ... Full Synopsis
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The sheer number of canine characters in the film is overwhelming, and the challenges they presented the animators were considerable. Fortunately, the Disney stable had by that time logged in decades of experience and was able to meet these challenges with aplomb. They also were old hands at adding character to their illustrations, with the result that the cast emerges visually as fully nuanced characters. ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Pongo
Jasper/Miscellaneous Dogs
Cruella De Vil, Miss Birdwell
Nani, Cow, Goose
Photos
Glenn Close (in character) attends the New York premiere of "101 Dalmatians" on Nov. 18, 1996.
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