Which Way Is Up?
1977/11/04 • $3,200,000 • Released • English, Spanish
Three times the Richard Pryor. Three times the laughs.
Overview
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.
Director : Michael Schultz
Casts
Richard Pryor
Leroy Jones / Rufus Jones / Rev. Lenox Thomas
Lonette McKee
Vanetta
Margaret Avery
Annie Mae
Morgan Woodward
Mr. Mann
Marilyn Coleman
Sister Sarah Thomas
Joe Turkel
Harry Boatwright
Kathy Cronkite
Photographer
Bebe Drake
Thelma
DeWayne Jessie
Sugar
Dolph Sweet
The Boss
Tim Thomerson
Tour Guide
Luis Valdez
Ramon Juarez
Marc Alaimo
Frankie
Victor Argo
Angel
Carmen Filpi
Wino
Tanya Lynne Lee
Althea
Paul Mooney
Inspector Caine
Korla Pandit
The Hindu
Hank Worden
The Flunky
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