Buck and the Preacher (1972) Reviews & Ratings

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Buck and the Preacher reviews

Buck and the Preacher holds a 6.3/10 average from 70 TMDB ratings.

This ain't Louisiana. Now you walk soft in my town. *** This review may contain spoilers *** Buck and the Preacher is directed by, and stars, Sidney Poitier. It's written by Ernest Kinoy and Drake Walker and joining Poitier in the cast are Harry Belafonte, Ruby Dee and Cameron Miller. Music is by Benny Carter, with notable contributions from Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, and cinematography is by Alex Phillips Jr.…
— John Chard (6/10)

With their emancipation guaranteed by the Union victory in the American civil war, groups of former slaves are encouraged by the state to head west and develop and cultivate the land. Ex-bluecoat "Buck" (Sidney Poitier) sets himself up as a wagon-master for these would-be emigrants. For a modest fee, he agrees to show them the way and guarantee their safety. Now there are those who don't much like this relocation pl…
— CinemaSerf (6/10)

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

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