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Preacherman

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1971 | 87 min | Drama, Comedy

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

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

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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