The Biscuit Eater

1972G93 min5.8/10

Two young boys try to transform a misfit hound into a champion bird dog. See details for advisory.

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. This program is presented as originally created. It may contain outdated cultural depictions.

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Genres:Animals & Nature, Drama, Family

Director:Vincent McEveety

Cast:Earl Holliman, Patricia Crowley, Lew Ayres, Godfrey Cambridge, Beah Richards, Clifton James

Production Country:United States

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Added to Disney+:November 12, 2019