101 Dalmatians is the 17th Disney animated film. A live action film starring Glenn Close as "Cruella De Vil" was released in 1996, followed by an animated TV series.
Plot Summary
Newlyweds Roger and Anita have Dalmatian, Pongo and Perdita, who have just given birth to a litter of 15 puppies. An old schoolmate of Anita's by the name of Cruella De Vil, offers the couple a large amount of money for the puppies. Unbeknown to Roger and Anita, De Vil plans to use the pups to make a dalmatian skinned coat. When her offer is rejected, De Vil hires a couple of henchmen to kidnap the puppies, and hide them in the De Vil mansion. Pongo and Perdita search tirelessly to find their missing litter, and when they make their way to the De Vil Mansion, they find their litter plus 85 other captive dalmatian puppies. Pongo and Perdita must rescue 99 dalmations, and escape the relentless pursuit of the devious Cruella De Vil.
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References
Fast Facts
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Theatrical Release
January 25, 1961
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Fact:
Over 200 dogs were used to film 15 Dalmatian puppies (1996 film).
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Fact:
One of the Dalmatians was taught to burp on cue.
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Fact:
Cruella De Vil is one of few Disney Villains not killed
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Based on
One Hundred and One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith.
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Fact:
Often misspelled 101 Dalmations
