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Which Way Is Up?

MOVIE • 1977

Which Way Is Up?

Three times the Richard Pryor. Three times the laughs.

Orange picker Leroy Jones inadvertently becomes a union leader and is forced out of town, leaving behind his sex-obsessed father, Rufus, and timid spouse, Annie Mae. He heads for Los Angeles, where he falls for union organizer Vanetta. Annie Mae seeks solace from local preacher Lenox Thomas, who eventually impregnates her. When Leroy catches wind, he heads home for a showdown with Lenox.

TMDB ★ 2.9/5Votes: 41
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Comedy

Top Cast

Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor

Leroy Jones / Rufus Jones / Rev. Lenox Thomas

Lonette McKee

Lonette McKee

Vanetta

Margaret Avery

Margaret Avery

Annie Mae

Morgan Woodward

Morgan Woodward

Mr. Mann

Marilyn Coleman

Marilyn Coleman

Sister Sarah Thomas

Joe Turkel

Joe Turkel

Harry Boatwright

Kathy Cronkite

Kathy Cronkite

Photographer

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Diane Rodriguez

Estrella Reyes

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Ernesto Hernández

Jose Reyes

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Gloria Edwards

Janelle

Bebe Drake

Bebe Drake

Thelma

DeWayne Jessie

DeWayne Jessie

Sugar

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Morgan Roberts

Henry

Dolph Sweet

Dolph Sweet

The Boss

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Film

Status

Released

Release

November 4, 1977

Runtime

94 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Budget

$3,200,000

Revenue

N/A