
Preacherman
Seen it?1971 | 87 min | Drama, Comedy
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for fans of a well-timed joke and anyone who loves a strong drama. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 27 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1971: an older pace and style.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
Phony backwoods preacher Amos T. Huxley stays in a small North Carolina town long enough to fleece his congregation, swindle the profits from a moonshine still, and seduce dumb blonde Mary Lou. Mary Lou's ex-boyfriend becomes suspicious of the preacher and gets the local police to investigate his actions.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$5 million worldwide on a $65K budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 1K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Albert T. Viola
- Albert T. ViolaAmos Huxley
- Ilene KristenMary Lou
- Adam HesseClyde
- Marian BrownMartha
- Esty F. Davis Jr.Judd
- W. Henry SmithBrother Henry
- Colleen McGeeThe Lady in Red
- Shiela GibsonSister Bertha
- Bill SimpsonSheriff Zero Bull
- Garland AtkinsDeputy Leon