Experience Sidney Poitier’s powerful directorial debut with Buck and the Preacher, a gripping Western restored in high definition by the Criterion Collection. Originally released in 1972, this groundbreaking film stars Poitier alongside Harry Belafonte and Ruby Dee in a bold reimagining of the Western genre through the lens of Black history and resilience. Follow the journey of a former Union cavalryman guiding freed slaves westward, and his uneasy alliance with a scheming preacher, as they confront violent resistance and systemic injustice in post-Civil War America.
| Title | Buck and the Preacher |
|---|---|
| Director | Sidney Poitier |
| Starring | Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Ruby Dee, Dennis Miller, Cameron Mitchell, Tony Brubaker, James McEachin, Ken Menard, Clarence Muse, Julie Robinson, Nita Talbot, John King Kelly |
| Contributors | Ernest Kinoy, Joel Glickman, Harry Belafonte, Sidney Poitier, Benny Carter, Alex Phillips Jr. |
| Format | Blu-ray / Restored |
| Studio | Criterion Collection |
| Catalogue No | CC3389BDUK |
| Barcode | 5050629017434 |
| Main Language | English |
| Region | Region B |
| Release Date | 26 Sep 2022 |
| Originally Issued | 1972 |
| No of Discs | 1 |
| Weight | 88g |
| Dimensions | 136 x 18 x 173 mm |
| Genre | Western |
| BBFC Certification | (PG) Parental Guidance |
| Rental/Retail | Retail not for Rental |
| Run Time | 103 minutes |
| Special Features | Interactive Menus, Bonus Footage, Behind The Scenes, Interviews (Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Mia Mask, Gina Belafonte) |