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.
Key Features
- High-definition Blu-ray restoration by the Criterion Collection
- Directed by and starring Sidney Poitier
- Co-stars Harry Belafonte and Ruby Dee
- Genre-bending Western with rich cultural commentary
- Special features: Bonus footage, behind-the-scenes content, and interviews
- Originally released in 1972
| 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) |
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