The fight was against the raiders... but the feud was between themselves!
A wagon master and a con-man preacher help freed slaves dogged by cheap-labor agents out West.
Buck and the Preacher (1972) is a action, comedy, western, adventure and drama film directed by Sidney Poitier, released on March 17, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Ruby Dee and Cameron Mitchell. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 70 ratings.
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Sidney Poitier
as Buck
Harry Belafonte
as Preacher
Ruby Dee
as Ruth
Cameron Mitchell
as Deshay
Denny Miller
as Floyd
Nita Talbot
as Madam Esther
John Kelly
as Sheriff
Tony Brubaker
as Headman
Bobby Johnson
as Man Who is Shot
James McEachin
as Kingston
Clarence Muse
as Cudjo
Lynn Hamilton
as Sarah
Directed by Sidney Poitier, written by Ernest Kinoy, Ernest Kinoy and Drake Walker, produced by Harry Belafonte, Sidney Poitier and Joel Glickman.
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 70 ratings.
This ain't Louisiana. Now you walk soft in my town. *** This review may contain spoilers *** Buck and the Preacher is directed by, and stars, Sidney Poitier. It's written by Ernest Kinoy and Drake Walker and joining Poitier in the cast are Harry Belafonte, Ruby Dee and Cameron Miller. Music is by Benny Carter, with notable contributions from Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, and cinematography is by Alex Phillips Jr.…
Reviewed on February 18, 2017
With their emancipation guaranteed by the Union victory in the American civil war, groups of former slaves are encouraged by the state to head west and develop and cultivate the land. Ex-bluecoat "Buck" (Sidney Poitier) sets himself up as a wagon-master for these would-be emigrants. For a modest fee, he agrees to show them the way and guarantee their safety. Now there are those who don't much like this relocation…
Reviewed on March 29, 2023
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The main cast of Buck and the Preacher (1972) includes Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Ruby Dee, Cameron Mitchell and Denny Miller. The film was directed by Sidney Poitier. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Buck and the Preacher was released on March 17, 1972 and runs for 1h 42m.
Buck and the Preacher (1972) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 70 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, comedy and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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