Buck and the Preacher
Movie
1972
PG
1 HOUR 42 MINS
Western
In the post-Civil War American West, a wagon master and a con-man preacher help freed slaves defend themselves against racist attacks.
Cast & Crew
Sidney Poitier Buck
Harry Belafonte Preacher
Ruby Dee Ruth
Cameron Mitchell Deshay
Nita Talbot Madam Esther
John Kelly Sheriff
Tony Brubaker Headman
Bobby Johnson Man Who Is Shot
James McEachin Kingston
Clarence Muse Cudjo
Lynn Hamilton Sarah
Doug Johnson Sam
Errol John Joshua
Ken Maynard Actor
Pamela Jones Delilah
Drake Walker Elder
Dennis Hines Little Toby
Fred Waugh Mizoo
Bill Shannon Tom
Phil Adams Frank
Walter Scott Earl
John Howard George
Enrique Lucero Indian Chief
Julie Robinson Sinsie
José Carlos Ruiz Brave
Jerry Gatlin v
Ivan Scott v
John Kennedy Bank Teller
Sidney Poitier Director
Ernest Kinoy Screenwriter
Joel Glickman Producer
Álex Phillips Cinematography
Pembroke J. Herring Film Editing
Benny Carter Original Music
Sydney Z. Litwack Production Design
Ernesto Carrasco Set Decoration
Guy Verhille Costume Design
Billy Gordon Casting
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A wagonmaster (Sidney Poitier) and a con-man preacher (Harry Belafonte) help freed slaves.
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