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
Films directed by Sidney Poitier.. Estudios Churubusco films.. Films set in the 1860s.
Latest information about Buck and the Preacher updated on January 03 2022.
