The Biscuit Eater

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  • G
  • Genre(s):FamilyDrama
  • Release year: 1972
  • Running time: 92 min
This classic film proves that nothing warms the heart like the story of a boy and his dog. Lonnie (Johnny Whitaker) and Text (George Spell) are two friends determined, against all odds, to turn a misfit hound into a hero. Tennessee farmer and dog...read more
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This classic film proves that nothing warms the heart like the story of a boy and his dog. Lonnie (Johnny Whitaker) and Text (George Spell) are two friends determined, against all odds, to turn a misfit hound into a hero. Tennessee farmer and dog trainer Harve McNeil (Earl Holliman) tells his son Lonnie that his dog, Moreover, is a good-for-nothing "biscuit eater." But Lonnie and Text won't give up on the outcast, determined to beat the odds in time to prove he has championship potential. Featuring valuable lessons about honesty, friendship and fair play -- your family will love this endearing story.

Original Release

03/22/1972

US Release

03/22/1972

Cast

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Directors

Vincent McEveety

Writers

James Street, Lawrence Edward Watkin

Cast

Producers

Editors

Ray de Leuw

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