101 Dalmatians

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Theatrical Release Date:

01/25/1961

DVD Release Date:

11/09/1999

Run Time:

79min.

Starring:

Rod Taylor , J. Pat O'Malley , Betty Lou Gerson , Martha Wentworth , Ben Wright

Director(s):

Clyde Geronimi , Hamilton Luske

Distributor(s):

Buena Vista

MPAA Rating:

Genre(s):

Action,Comedy,Family

Plot: 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). Read More

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