The 1996 movie, 101 Dalmatians, directed by Stephen Herek, brings to life the Disney classic in an exciting live-action version. The adventure comedy revolves around an evil high-fashion designer’s plot to steal dalmatian puppies to create an extravagant fur coat. Stars in the movie include Glenn Close as Cruella DeVil, Jeff Daniels as Roger, and Joely Richardson as Anita.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed in various locations in London, UK from October 22, 1995, to January 21, 1996. Filming took place at iconic sites including Minster Court, Mincing Lane, Kenwood House, Hampstead Lane, Shepperton Studios, Trafalgar Square, and Oxfordshire. Scenes were also shot in Shepperton Studios where both the interior and exterior of ‘Gabriel Mews’ were built. Some of the more significant London locations include the ‘House of DeVil’ that was shot in Minster Court, Mincing Lane, and the mansion of Cruella DeVil, which is an actual house located at West Heath Road, Hampstead.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Glenn Close | Cruella DeVil |
| Jeff Daniels | Roger |
| Joely Richardson | Anita |
| Joan Plowright | Nanny |
| Hugh Laurie | Jasper |
| Mark Williams | Horace |
| John Shrapnel | Skinner |
| Tim McInnerny | Alonzo |
| Hugh Fraser | Frederick |
| Zohren Weiss | Herbert |
| Mark Haddigan | Alan |
| Michael Percival | Police Inspector |
| Neville Phillips | Minister |
| John Evans | Pensioner with Bulldog |
| Hilda Braid | Woman on Park Bench |
| Margery Mason | Woman on Park Bench |
| John Benfield | Doorman |
| Andrew Readman | Police Officer #1 |
| John Peters | Police Officer #2 |
| Bill Stewart | Arresting Officer |
| Gerald Paris | Doctor |
| Joe Lacey | Veterinarian |
| Brian Capron | Television News Reporter |
| Harry Fielder | Passerby (uncredited) |
| Toby Hinson | Man In Park (uncredited) |
| Michael Kavanagh | Passerby (uncredited) |
| Arthur Mullard | (uncredited) (voice) |
| Laurence Richardson | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| John Shearer | Park Spectator (uncredited) |
| Tina Simmons | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Glenn Webster | Passer by (uncredited) |
| Frank Welker | Pongo / Pordy (uncredited) (voice) |
Trivia and Facts
- Despite using real locations in London, the Dearly house was completely fictional and was built at Shepperton Studios.
- The park scenes were supposed to occur in St James’s Park, but they were actually filmed in Battersea Park for management ease.
- Roger and Anita’s wedding took place at Chelsea Parish Church of St Luke, Sydney Street, located in Chelsea.
- The real-life location of the ‘House of DeVil’ is Minster Court, Mincing Lane, a unique Gothic-style establishment built in the 90s in the center of the City of London. It has since been nicknamed ‘Munster Court’.
- The film used a mingling of real-life and fictitious addresses to create the desired ambiance.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Minster Court, Mincing Lane, City of London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5106338
- Longitude: -0.08155369999999999
- Place ID: Ei1NaW5jaW5nIExuLiAmIE1pbnN0ZXIgQ3QsIExvbmRvbiBFQzNSIDdQUCwgVUsiZiJkChQKEgmXdpbxTQN2SBFZ2x5rJpOWrhIUChIJl3aW8U0DdkgRWdseayaTlq4aFAoSCbE5A-1NA3ZIEUMGl93v34MMGhQKEgmXdpbxTQN2SBE0vbwGRQlV9yIKDSLmsx4VT47z_w
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Mincing Ln. & Minster Ct, London EC3R 7PP, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Kenwood House, Hampstead Lane, Hampstead, London, Greater London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.57138819999999
- Longitude: -0.1674543
- Place ID: ChIJTZPtjmkadkgRzYTgxNoj3-Y
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Kenwood House, Hampstead Ln, London NW3 7JR, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Shepperton Studios, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.4075493
- Longitude: -0.4636433
- Place ID: ChIJ0SSywSF0dkgRbwAJuf4ySWA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Studios Rd, Shepperton TW17 0QD, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Trafalgar Square, Westminster, Greater London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.508039
- Longitude: -0.128069
- Place ID: ChIJH-tBOc4EdkgRJ8aJ8P1CUxo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Trafalgar Sq, London WC2N 5DS, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Oxfordshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.7612056
- Longitude: -1.2464674
- Place ID: ChIJ5xOOaNPUcEgRUY89nbaaqW8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Oxfordshire, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
