Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment

The Biscuit Eater

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In the classic tradition of Disney's OLD YELLER, THE BISCUIT EATER proves that nothing warms the heart like the story of a boy and his dog.

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DVD TECHNICAL SPECS:

Video

  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.33:1
  • Description Modifier:
    DVD
  • Color:
    Color

Audio

  • Sound:
    Dolby Digital Surround Sound

Technical

  • Regional Encoding:
    Region 1


Plot Summary

In the classic tradition of Disney's OLD YELLER, THE BISCUIT EATER 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 this untrainable outcast ... determined to beat the odds in time to prove he has championship potential! Featuring valuable lessons about honesty, friendship, and fair play, THE BISCUIT EATER is heartwarming family entertainment.

Cast

Earl Holliman Harve McNeil Clifton James Mr. Eben
Pat Crowley Mary Lee McNeil Johnny Whitaker Lonnie McNeil
Lew Ayres Mr. Ames George Spell Mantan Text Tomlin
Godfrey Cambridge Willie Dorsey Mantan Moreland Waiter
Beah Richards Charity Tomlin Golden Eddie Evans

Additional Details

Directed By: Vincent McEveety
Original Release Date: 5/21/02
Written By: Lawrence Edward Watkin
Studio: Walt Disney Home Video
Approximate Run Time: 92 minutes
MPAA: G.