Preacherman (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1971, Preacherman is a comedy and drama film directed by Albert T. Viola, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Preacherman stars Albert T. Viola as Amos Huxley, Ilene Kristen as Mary Lou, Adam Hesse as Clyde and Marian Brown as Martha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Preacherman has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Preacherman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Preacherman tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Preacherman (1971)?
- In US, Preacherman is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Preacherman worth watching?
- Preacherman holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Preacherman?
- Preacherman stars Albert T. Viola, Ilene Kristen, Adam Hesse, Marian Brown and Esty F. Davis Jr..
- When was Preacherman released?
- Preacherman was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.