The Biscuit Eater

1940
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1h 21m

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Cordell Hickman, Billy Lee, and Tiverton Invader in The Biscuit Eater (1940)

Two little boys have faith in a dog they name Promise, so much so that they enter him in the championship trials for bird dogs. The favorite is Georgia Boy, bred and trained by the boys' fat... Read allTwo little boys have faith in a dog they name Promise, so much so that they enter him in the championship trials for bird dogs. The favorite is Georgia Boy, bred and trained by the boys' fathers. And if Georgia Boy doesn't win, the fathers may both lose their jobs.Two little boys have faith in a dog they name Promise, so much so that they enter him in the championship trials for bird dogs. The favorite is Georgia Boy, bred and trained by the boys' fathers. And if Georgia Boy doesn't win, the fathers may both lose their jobs.

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7.2/10

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Awards
- 5 wins total

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thegreifs

a fond memory

something brought this film to my mind today..and i can still remember seeing it when i was child..a long,long time ago. i remember the ending and how moved i was as an eight year old and to this day i still feel that choked up feeling when i think of it..i have never caught it on any tv movie chanel..

Brandon-28

Best Movie From The 40's

I liked this movie I sat down and watched it with my Dad and I thought it was good! To sit down and watch a movie like this is al ot for me so do yourself a favor and watch it on T.V. or rent it.

9Syrup

A wonderfully surprising "rite of passage" film

Much more than the story of a boy and his dog but a mature look at the coming of age of two boys as experienced through the travails of Promise, their misfit hunter. Extremely engaging view of the pre-WW2 South with subtle religious undertones. I've seen it three times and have found something new with each viewing. The fact that we own six dogs helps account for our affection for The Biscuit Eater.

brosandy

Best dog and boy movie ever. How can I get a copy?

This is more than a great story. It features the best hunting dog photography I've ever seen. The movie shows a way of life and cultural images that are long forgotten, as well.

The real tragedy is that no one seems to be able to find a copy of this movie. Please contact me if you know how to get a copy

jrcollins2

Looking forward to a DVD

I saw this excellent film on AMC many years ago. It was well-made and moving. I especially liked the natural friendship between the black and white boys. AMC played the movie quite a few times that month, and it was well worth rewatching.

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One of the first examples of a sleeper--a film shot inexpensively, with no name stars and with no great expectations for it, which turns out to be a huge critical and commercial hit.