Dalmatian Movies
Anyone who knows dog movies or Dalmatians knows 101 Dalmatians. Luckily for fans of the historic coach dog, the Dalmatian’s striking appearance, high energy, and intelligence have lent themselves to a whole realm of films, from blockbusters to low-budget and hard to find indies.
101 Dalmatians
Year: 1996
Country: USA
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The most iconic Dalmatian movie ever, and the highest grossing dog film ever until Marley & Me in 2008. Based on the novel by Dodie Smith, although it seems more based on the 1961 animated version than the book.
102 Dalmatians
Year: 2000
Country: UK/USA
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Starring “Oddball” the spotless Dalmatian.
All Creatures Great and Small
Year: 1975
Country: UK/USA
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One of Siegfried’s dogs, seen only in glimpses a few times. Also with several other dogs. Note this is the original film based on James Herriot’s books, not the later TV series adaptation.
The Black Stallion
Year: 1979
Country: USA
When The Black escapes the yard and gallops down the street, he goes past a lady with a dog that might be a Dal. Just a glimpse around the midpoint of the film.
Fiesta
Year: 1947
Country: USA
For reasons unknown, there’s a half-grown Dalmatian pup lying on a table in one scene. No idea if the dog is seen again later.
Little Cobras: Operation Dalmatian
AKA: Dalmatian Fever
Year: 1997
Country: USA
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Not sure if this has ever been released on anything but VHS in North America.
Operation Dalmatian
AKA: Operation Dalmatian: A Tail-Waggin’ Family Adventure!
Year: 1996
Country: USA
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Operation Dalmatian: The Big Adventure
AKA: Operation Dalmatian: Holiday
Year: 1997
Country: USA
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Tiger
Year: 1997
Country: USA
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A no-budget homemade film about a talking puppy (not a Dalmatian).
Tucker: The Man and His Dream
Year: 1988
Country: USA
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Any Dalmatian fans will love the opening scene of this film. The dogs are hardly ever seen again, however.
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Ty menya slyshish?
AKA: Ты меня слышишь? / Can You Hear Me?
Year: 2007
Country: Russia
Dal content: ✯
An odd two-part TV film about a Border Collie who encounters dozens of other dogs in his wanderings. Additional information can be found on this Russian site.
Ty menya slyshish?
AKA: Ты меня слышишь? / Can You Hear Me?
Year: 2007
Country: Russia
Dal content: ✯
An odd two-part TV film about a Border Collie who encounters dozens of other dogs in his wanderings. Additional information can be found on this Russian site.
White God
AKA: Fehér isten / Underdog
Year: 2014
Country: Hungary/Germany/Sweden
Dal content: ✯
Among the pack, but not prominently featured dogs.
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