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Buck and the Preacher

PG1h 42m1972Sidney Poitier
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 84% · Metacritic 65
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"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.

ActionComedyWesternAdventureDrama
Con ManKansas, UsaPreacherWagon Master1860s

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Frequently asked questions

What is Buck and the Preacher (1972) about?

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

Who stars in Buck and the Preacher?

Buck and the Preacher stars Sidney Poitier (Buck), Harry Belafonte (Preacher), Ruby Dee (Ruth), Cameron Mitchell (Deshay), Denny Miller (Floyd). The film was directed by Sidney Poitier.

How long is Buck and the Preacher?

Buck and the Preacher has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1972. It is rated PG.

Is Buck and the Preacher worth watching?

Buck and the Preacher holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 84. Fans of Action, Comedy, Western are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Buck and the Preacher?

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