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Buck and the Preacher

Genre
Western
Rating
PG
Released
28 April, 1972
Buck and the Preacher

Buck and the Preacher is a 1972 American Western film released by Columbia Pictures, written by Ernest Kinoy and directed by Sidney Poitier. Poitier also stars in the film alongside Harry Belafonte and Ruby Dee. This is the first film Sidney Poitier directed. Vincent Canby of The New York Times said Poitier "showed a talent for easy, unguarded, rambunctious humor missing from his more stately movies". This film broke Hollywood Western traditions by casting black actors as central characters and portraying both tension and solidarity between African Americans and Native Americans in the late 19th century. The notable blues musicians Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee, and Don Frank Brooks performed in the film's soundtrack, composed by jazz great Benny Carter.

Director Sidney Poitier
Produced by Joel Gilckman
Writer(s) Ernest Kinoy
Starring Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Ruby Dee
Music Benny Carter
Cinematography Alex Phillips Jr.
Edited by Pembroke J. Herring
Production, company E & R Productions, Belafonte Enterprises
Distributed by Columbia Pictures
Released April 28, 1972 (New York City)
Running time 102 minutes
Country United States
Language English

About Buck and the Preacher

American western set after the events of the Civil War. A former soldier turned trail guide makes a living by helping former slaves find settlements out west. During his travels he is joined by a con man who constantly clashes with the team.

Achievement of Buck and the Preacher

The film was directed by Sidney Poitier. Original music for the picture was composed by Benny Carter.

Top Facts You Did Not Know About Buck and the Preacher

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Latest information about Buck and the Preacher updated on January 03 2022.