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Which Way Is Up?
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Which Way Is Up?

1977-11-04 · 94 min · ★ 5.7

Comedy

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.

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Directors
Michael Schultz
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 3,200,000

Top Cast

Richard PryorRichard PryorLeroy Jones / Rufus Jones / Rev. Lenox Thomas
Lonette McKeeLonette McKeeVanetta
Margaret AveryMargaret AveryAnnie Mae
Morgan WoodwardMorgan WoodwardMr. Mann
Marilyn ColemanMarilyn ColemanSister Sarah Thomas
Joe TurkelJoe TurkelHarry Boatwright
Kathy CronkiteKathy CronkitePhotographer
Diane RodriguezEstrella Reyes
Ernesto HernándezJose Reyes
Gloria EdwardsJanelle
Bebe DrakeBebe DrakeThelma
DeWayne JessieDeWayne JessieSugar
Morgan RobertsHenry
Dolph SweetDolph SweetThe Boss
Tim ThomersonTim ThomersonTour Guide
Daniel ValdezChuy Estrada
Luis ValdezLuis ValdezRamon Juarez
Marc AlaimoMarc AlaimoFrankie
Victor ArgoVictor ArgoAngel
Carmen FilpiCarmen FilpiWino

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