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Buck and the Preacher

1972·Movie·PG·102 min·6.3(66)

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.

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Where to watch Buck and the Preacher in United States

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Where is Buck and the Preacher streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesThe Roku Channel, Tubi TVAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaApple TV Store, Amazon Video
United KingdomApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyWild West Amzon Channel, JoynApple TV Store, Amazon Video
FranceMolotov TVApple TV Store, Amazon Video
SpainFilminApple TV Store, Amazon Video
BrazilApple TV Store, Amazon Video

About Buck and the Preacher

Buck and the Preacher is a 1972 English-language action, comedy and western film directed by Sidney Poitier. The cast is led by Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Ruby Dee. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel, Tubi TV.

Buck and the Preacher was produced by E & R Productions Corp., Belafonte Enterprises, and Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America and Mexico. It was released on March 17, 1972, and carries a PG certification.

Director
Sidney Poitier
Writers
Ernest Kinoy, Drake Walker
Release date
March 17, 1972
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America, Mexico
Production
E & R Productions Corp., Belafonte Enterprises, Columbia Pictures
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Buck and the Preacher cast & crew

Buck and the Preacher was directed by Sidney Poitier and written by Ernest Kinoy and Drake Walker.

The cast features Sidney Poitier as Buck, Harry Belafonte as Preacher, Ruby Dee as Ruth, Cameron Mitchell as Deshay, Denny Miller as Floyd, and Nita Talbot as Madam Esther.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Benny Carter, cinematography is by Álex Phillips Jr., and it was produced by Harry Belafonte and Sidney Poitier.

Is Buck and the Preacher worth watching?

Buck and the Preacher holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 66 ratings, a solidly received action films.

At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy action, comedy, and western, Buck and the Preacher is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Buck and the Preacher

In United States, you can stream Buck and the Preacher on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Buck and the Preacher

Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier

Buck

Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte

Preacher

Ruby Dee

Ruby Dee

Ruth

Cameron Mitchell

Cameron Mitchell

Deshay

Denny Miller

Denny Miller

Floyd

Nita Talbot

Nita Talbot

Madam Esther

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John Kelly

Sheriff

Tony Brubaker

Tony Brubaker

Headman

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Bobby Johnson

Man Who is Shot

James McEachin

James McEachin

Kingston

Clarence Muse

Clarence Muse

Cudjo

Lynn Hamilton

Lynn Hamilton

Sarah

Buck and the Preacher — FAQs

Where can I watch Buck and the Preacher in United States?

Buck and the Preacher is streaming on The Roku Channel, Tubi TV in United States.

Is Buck and the Preacher on The Roku Channel?

Yes — Buck and the Preacher is currently available on The Roku Channel in United States.

What language is Buck and the Preacher in?

Buck and the Preacher is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Buck and the Preacher?

Buck and the Preacher runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).

What is Buck and the Preacher rated?

Buck and the Preacher is rated PG. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 66 ratings.

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