The Biscuit Eater (1972 film)

The Biscuit Eater
Theatrical release poster
Directed byVincent McEveety
Screenplay byLawrence Edward Watkin
Story byJames Street
Produced byBill Anderson
StarringEarl Holliman
Pat Crowley
Lew Ayres
Godfrey Cambridge
CinematographyRichard A. Kelley
Edited byRay de Leuw
Music byRobert F. Brunner
Production
company
Distributed byBuena Vista Distribution
Release date
  • March 22, 1972 (1972-03-22) (US)
Running time
92 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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.