Buck and the Preacher[Blu Ray][The Criterion Collection] [Arrives in 30 Days] Special Offer

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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 FeaturesHigh-definition Blu-ray restoration by the Criterion CollectionDirected by and starring Sidney PoitierCo-stars Harry Belafonte and Ruby DeeGenre-bending Western with rich cultural commentarySpecial features: Bonus footage, behind-the-scenes content, and interviewsOriginally released in 1972TitleBuck and the Preacher DirectorSidney PoitierStarringSidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Ruby Dee, Dennis Miller, Cameron Mitchell, Tony Brubaker, James McEachin, Ken Menard, Clarence Muse, Julie Robinson, Nita Talbot, John King KellyContributorsErnest Kinoy, Joel Glickman, Harry Belafonte, Sidney Poitier, Benny Carter, Alex Phillips Jr.FormatBlu-ray / RestoredStudioCriterion CollectionCatalogue NoCC3389BDUKBarcode5050629017434Main LanguageEnglishRegionRegion BRelease Date26 Sep 2022Originally Issued1972No of Discs1Weight88gDimensions136 x 18 x 173 mmGenreWesternBBFC Certification(PG) Parental GuidanceRental/RetailRetail not for RentalRun Time103 minutesSpecial FeaturesInteractive Menus, Bonus Footage, Behind The Scenes, Interviews (Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Mia Mask, Gina Belafonte)