Question 1

What prompted Sidney Poitier to take over directing this film?

Accepted Answer

On the advice of his future wife Joanna Shimkus, Sidney Poitier took over directorial duties from Joseph Sargent when he became dissatisfied with the film's point of view.

Question 2

Which actor's real-life spouse played a role in the film?

Accepted Answer

Julie Robinson, who played Sinsie, was Harry Belafonte's wife.

Question 3

What was Sidney Poitier's relationship with Ruby Dee in this film and previous ones?

Accepted Answer

Ruby Dee played Sidney Poitier's character's wife, just as she had in Edge of the City (1957) and A Raisin in the Sun (1961).

Question 4

Which film festivals featured Buck and the Preacher?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Locarno International Film Festival in 2023 and the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 1992.

Question 5

Who plays the characters Buck and Preacher?

Accepted Answer

Sidney Poitier plays Buck and Harry Belafonte plays Preacher.

Buck and the Preacher

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