The Biscuit Eater (1972)
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."
Director: Vincent McEveety
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: March 22, 1972
Cast
- Earl Holliman - Harve McNeil
- Johnny Whitaker - Lonnie McNeil
- Pat Crowley - Mary Lee McNeil
- Lew Ayres - Mr. Ames
- Godfrey Cambridge - Willie Dorsey
- Beah Richards - Charity Tomlin
- Clifton James - Mr. Eben
- George Spell - Text Tomlin
Screenplay
Music: Robert F. Brunner
Cinematography: Richard A. Kelley
Editing: Ray de Leuw
Production: Walt Disney Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Animal Companion and Human Friendship, Unwavering Loyalty and Bond Strength, Animal Stories, Pet Shenanigans and Funny Animals, The Special Bond Between Humans and Animals
Keywords
friendship, tennessee, dog, boy and dog, pets, racial harmony
More Films by Director: Vincent McEveety
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Biscuit Eater about?
- 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."
- Who directed The Biscuit Eater?
- The Biscuit Eater was directed by Vincent McEveety.
- Who stars in The Biscuit Eater?
- The Biscuit Eater stars Earl Holliman, Johnny Whitaker, Pat Crowley, Lew Ayres, Godfrey Cambridge, Beah Richards.
- How long is The Biscuit Eater?
- The Biscuit Eater has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is The Biscuit Eater?
- The Biscuit Eater is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was The Biscuit Eater produced?
- The Biscuit Eater was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Biscuit Eater?
- The themes of The Biscuit Eater include: Animal Companion and Human Friendship, Unwavering Loyalty and Bond Strength, Animal Stories, Pet Shenanigans and Funny Animals, The Special Bond Between Humans and Animals.