Lonnie and Text are two friends determined, against all odds, to turn a misfit hound into a hero. Tennessee farmer and dog trainer Harve McNeil tells his son Lonnie that his dog, Moreover, is a good-for-nothing 'biscuit eater'.
The Biscuit Eater (1972) is a drama and family film directed by Vincent McEveety, released on March 22, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Earl Holliman, Johnny Whitaker, George Spell and Pat Crowley. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
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Earl Holliman
as Harve McNeil
Johnny Whitaker
as Lonnie McNeil
George Spell
as Text Tomlin
Pat Crowley
as Mary Lee McNeil
Lew Ayres
as Mr. Ames
Godfrey Cambridge
as Willie Dorsey
Beah Richards
as Charity Tomlin
Clifton James
as Mr. Eben
Directed by Vincent McEveety, written by James H. Street and Lawrence Edward Watkin, produced by Bill Anderson.
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 19 ratings.
Wholesome story about two kids and a dog. I very much enjoyed <em>'The Biscuit Eater'</em>. It doesn't feature a showstopping plot or cast, but it manages to leave nice and heartfelt feelings behind. It is somewhat similar to other films featuring children and animals, but I feel Disney got the mix of drama and comedy just right for this - with some of their other productions, it's either too soppy or too silly but…
Reviewed on August 6, 2020
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The Biscuit Eater (1972) is available to stream on Disney Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of The Biscuit Eater (1972) includes Earl Holliman, Johnny Whitaker, George Spell, Pat Crowley and Lew Ayres. The film was directed by Vincent McEveety. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Biscuit Eater was released on March 22, 1972 and runs for 1h 32m.
The Biscuit Eater (1972) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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