101 Dalmatians Full Movie 1996 Cast
Overview
101 Dalmatians is a 1996 American family comedy film directed by Stephen Herek and starring Glenn Close, Jeff Daniels, and Joely Richardson. The movie is a live-action adaptation of the 1961 animated Disney film of the same name, which was based on the novel by Dodie Smith.
Cast
Main Cast
- Glenn Close as Cruella de Vil
- Jeff Daniels as Roger Dearly
- Joely Richardson as Anita Dearly
- Joan Plowright as Nanny
- Hugh Laurie as Jasper Badun
- Mark Williams as Horace Badun
Dalmatian Puppies
- Mashu as Pongo (adult)
- Yolanda as Perdita (adult)
- Kabral as Pongo (puppy)
- Yorgo as Perdita (puppy)
Additional Cast
- Tim McInnerny as Alonzo
- Hugh Fraser as Frederick
- John Shrapnel as Mr. Skinner
- John Evans as Officer
- Hilda Braid as Duchess
Plot
The story revolves around the Dearly family, consisting of Roger and Anita, and their dalmatian puppies, Pongo and Perdita. The puppies become the target of the eccentric and wealthy Cruella de Vil, who wants to use their fur to make a fur coat. The Dearlys, along with the help of a friendly dog named Nanny, must outsmart Cruella and her henchmen to save the puppies.
Reception
The movie received mixed reviews from critics, but was a commercial success, grossing over $320 million worldwide. Glenn Close's performance as Cruella de Vil was praised by many, and she went on to reprise her role in the sequel, 102 Dalmatians.
Trivia
- The movie features over 200 dalmatians, making it one of the largest canine casts in film history.
- Glenn Close's costume as Cruella de Vil weighed over 50 pounds and took over 4 hours to apply.
- The movie was filmed in various locations, including London, England, and Long Beach, California.
We hope you enjoyed this brief overview of the 1996 live-action adaptation of 101 Dalmatians!
