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Buck and the Preacher (1972) | Criteria

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Poster for Buck and the Preacher

Buck and the Preacher

United States • English • 1972 • 1h 42m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Drama Comedy Adventure Action Western

#1140Criterion Collection 3.62/5·5.9K ratings·2K reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

A wagon master and a con-man preacher help freed slaves dogged by cheap-labor agents out West.

Included in
Black Westerns
Position 7
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February 2021
Position 15
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Starring Sidney Poitier
Position 17
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Additions: February 2020
Position 15

Credits

Crew

DirectorSidney Poitier

WriterErnest Kinoy

CinematographerÁlex Phillips Jr.

ComposerBenny Carter

EditorPembroke J. Herring

ProducerHarry Belafonte, Sidney Poitier, Joel Glickman

Cast

Sidney Poitieras Buck

Harry Belafonteas Preacher

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Articles

via Criterion Collection

Buck and the Preacher : Unsettled LandAisha Harris — Aug 23, 2022

as Ruth

Cameron Mitchellas Deshay

Denny Milleras Floyd

Nita Talbotas Madam Esther

John Kellyas Sheriff

Tony Brubakeras Headman

Bobby Johnsonas Man Who is Shot

James McEachinas Kingston

Clarence Museas Cudjo

Lynn Hamiltonas Sarah

Doug Johnsonas Sam

Errol Johnas Joshua

Kenneth Menardas Little Henry

Pamela Jonesas Delilah

Drake Walkeras Elder

Dennis Hinesas Little Toby

Fred Waughas Mizoo

Bill Shannonas Tom