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Which Way is Up?

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Which Way is Up? (1977)

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Reviews Counted: 10

Fresh: 2

Rotten:8

Average Rating: 3.7/10

Runtime: 1 hr 34 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: A seriocomic tale of love, seduction, and betrayal in the strife-torn farm country of central California. Richard Pryor plays several roles here, most significantly a migrant worker who works his way up the ranks in the agricultural... A seriocomic tale of love, seduction, and betrayal in the strife-torn farm country of central California. Richard Pryor plays several roles here, most significantly a migrant worker who works his way up the ranks in the agricultural company controlling one of the farms. [More]

Starring: Richard Pryor, Lonette McKee, Margaret Avery, Dolph Sweet

Starring: Richard Pryor, Lonette McKee, Margaret Avery, Dolph Sweet, Morgan Woodward, Marilyn Coleman, Bebe Drake, Daniel Valdez

Director: Michael Schultz

Director: Michael Schultz
Producer: Steve Krantz
Composer: Mark Davis

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May 21, 2002

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Clunky 1977 Richard Pryor comedy really looks dated now.

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Pryor should have stuck with concert films.

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Should have stayed in the vault.

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As unfunny as it gets. Worse, it’s misogynist and an embarrassment to the race.

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An embarrassing Being There conceit married to blaxploitation and unionization.

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Tired

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December 12, 2005: Richard Pryor Passes Away at 65
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