[PAR] [TLE] 101 Dalmatians (1996 film) [SEP] 101 Dalmatians is a 1996 American live-action comedy adventure film based on Walt Disney's animated 1961 movie adaptation of Dodie Smith's 1956 novel "The Hundred and One Dalmatians."  Directed by Stephen Herek and co-produced by John Hughes and Ricardo Mestres, it stars Glenn Close, Jeff Daniels, Joely Richardson, Joan Plowright, Hugh Laurie, Mark Williams and Tim McInnerny.  In contrast with the 1961 film, none of the animals talk in this version.  Released on November 27, 1996 by Walt Disney Pictures, the film was praised for its faithfulness to the animated classic.  It received mixed reviews, but was a commercial success, grossing $320.6 million in theaters against a $75 million budget.  Close, who was universally praised for her portrayal as Cruella de Vil, was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical, but lost to Madonna in "Evita".  The film was also nominated for a BAFTA award for best makeup effects.  A theatrical sequel titled "102 Dalmatians" was released on November 22, 2000 with Close and McInnerny reprising their roles. [PAR] [TLE] Bill Stewart (actor) [SEP] Bill Stewart (7 December 1942, in Liverpool, Lancashire, England – 29 August 2006 in London) was an English actor best known for his role as Denton Evening News reporter Sandy Longford in the British television programme "A Touch of Frost".  He also made appearances on "Z-Cars" and "MacGyver" and had roles in such films as "101 Dalmatians" and "Anna and the King".
[PAR] [TLE] 101 Dalmatians ( 1996 film ) [ SEP ] 101 Dalmatians is a 1996 American live - action comedy adventure film based on Walt Disney 's animated 1961 movie adaptation of Dodie Smith 's 1956 novel " The Hundred and One Dalmatians . " Directed by Stephen Herek and co - produced by John Hughes and Ricardo Mestres , it stars Glenn Close , Jeff Daniels , Joely Richardson , Joan Plowright , Hugh Laurie , Mark Williams and Tim McInnerny . In contrast with the 1961 film , none of the animals talk in this version . Released on November 27 , 1996 by Walt Disney Pictures , the film was praised for its faithfulness to the animated classic . It received mixed reviews , but was a commercial success , grossing $ 320.6 million in theaters against a $ 75 million budget . Close , who was universally praised for her portrayal as Cruella de Vil , was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical , but lost to Madonna in " Evita " . The film was also nominated for a BAFTA award for best makeup effects . A theatrical sequel titled " 102 Dalmatians " was released on November 22 , 2000 with Close and McInnerny reprising their roles . [PAR] [TLE] Bill Stewart ( actor ) [ SEP ] Bill Stewart ( 7 December 1942 , in Liverpool , Lancashire , England – 29 August 2006 in London ) was an English actor best known for his role as Denton Evening News reporter Sandy Longford in the British television programme " A Touch of Frost " . He also made appearances on " Z - Cars " and " MacGyver " and had roles in such films as " 101 Dalmatians " and " Anna and the King " .
What movie starring Bill Stewart is based on an animated adaptation of a 1956 novel by Dodie Smith?
What movie starring Bill Stewart is based on an animated adaptation of a 1956 novel by Dodie Smith ?
101 Dalmatians
101 Dalmatians