About Lady and the Tramp

A live-action adaptation of Disney's animated classic, "Lady and the Tramp," released in 2019, is a timeless romantic tale revolving around a refined upper-middle-class American Cocker Spaniel named Lady who finds herself falling for Tramp, a street-smart, downtown mutt. Their burgeoning romance blossoms despite their disparate backgrounds.

Making / Production

Directed by Charlie Bean, the film was beautifully adapted for the modern times while retaining the enduring charm of the original version. Disney+ produced it as one of their flagship offerings at launch. The streets of a reimagined early-20th-century Savannah served as the backdrop for this engaging canine romance.

Actors

• Tessa Thompson (Lady): provides the perfect balance of sophistication and vulnerability to Lady's character.
• Justin Theroux (Tramp): lends a charismatic charm to the lovable scamp, Tramp.
• Kiersey Clemons (Darling): She portrays Lady's human owner Darling with grace and empathy.
• Thomas Mann (Jim Dear): gives a convincing performance as Darling's husband and Lady's human owner.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This movie marks Disney’s second live-action adaptation of their animated classics to be exclusively released on Disney+, after 'The Jungle Book'.
• The film featured real dogs instead of CGI, who were then adopted when the filming concluded.

Quotes

• "Every day could be an adventure." - Tramp
• "Life's not so bad when you look at it dog's eye view." - Tramp

Music and Soundtrack

• "He's a Tramp": Celebrated musician Peggy Lee returns to the soundtrack with her playful classic.
• "Bella Notte": This iconic spaghetti dinner scene song remains a timeless romantic ballad.