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The Biscuit Eater (1972)
Director: Vincent McEveety
Cast: Earl Holliman, Johnny Whitaker, Pat Crowley, Lew Ayres
Runtime92 min
RatingG
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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."
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Fans of feel-good family dramas and heartwarming stories about the bond between a boy and his dog will find much to love in The Biscuit Eater, the 1972 film directed by Vincent McEveety. With strong performances from the young Johnny Whitaker and veteran actor Earl Holliman, this film brings a touching tale of overcoming adversity and finding the potential in the most unlikely of companions.
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The Biscuit Eater is a 1972 American drama film directed by Vincent McEveety and starring Earl Holliman, Pat Crowley, Lew Ayres, and Godfrey Cambridge. Based on a short story of the same name by James Street, it was released by Buena Vista Distribution. It is the last 'One Boy and his Animal' themed film made by Disney, as this subgenre eventually grew out of fashion. The 1972 film is a remake of a 1940 film starring Billy Lee as Lonnie.
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