Buck and the Preacher

The fight was against the raiders... but the feud was between themselves!

19721h 42m6.3(70 votes)

ActionComedyWesternAdventureDrama

Synopsis

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. It stars Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, and Ruby Dee. The film runs for 1 hour 42 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.3 out of 10 from 70 votes.

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Director

Sidney Poitier

Cast

Sidney Poitier

Buck

Harry Belafonte

Preacher

Ruby Dee

Ruth

Cameron Mitchell

Deshay

Denny Miller

Floyd

Nita Talbot

Madam Esther

John Kelly

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Where can I watch Buck and the Preacher?

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Who stars in Buck and the Preacher?

Buck and the Preacher stars Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Ruby Dee, and Cameron Mitchell, and was directed by Sidney Poitier.

How long is Buck and the Preacher?

Buck and the Preacher has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes.

When did Buck and the Preacher come out?

Buck and the Preacher was released in 1972.

What genre is Buck and the Preacher?

Buck and the Preacher is a action, comedy, western, adventure, and drama film.

Is Buck and the Preacher worth watching?

Buck and the Preacher holds an average audience score of 6.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.