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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 fi...
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The Biscuit Eater
1972
Movie
92 min
English
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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IMDb6.7/10
Director: Vincent McEveety•Genres: Family, Drama
Plot Summary
In the rural South during the Great Depression, a young boy named Lonnie finds a stray dog and names him 'Old Yeller'. Despite his father's strict rules against owning a dog, Lonnie secretly cares for the animal, forming a deep bond between them. The dog proves to be a loyal and protective companion, especially when the family faces hardship.
Critical Reception
The Biscuit Eater was a modest family film that resonated with audiences for its heartwarming story and depiction of the human-animal bond. While not a critical darling, it was praised for its emotional impact and its portrayal of rural Southern life.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its touching portrayal of a boy and his dog.
Appreciated for its nostalgic depiction of rural life.
Seen as a heartwarming and emotional family drama.
Google audience: Audiences often recall the film fondly for its emotional resonance and the strong connection between the boy and his dog, making it a memorable childhood viewing experience.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the short story of the same name by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, who also wrote 'The Yearling'.
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