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Which Way is Up?

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Which Way is Up? (1977)

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Reviews Counted:10

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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... 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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07/31/05
Emanuel Levy
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08/17/03
Jonathan R. Perry
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Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas)

Pryor should have stuck with concert films.

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08/13/02
Bob Bloom
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Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)

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07/30/02
Philip Martin
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Should have stayed in the vault.

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07/12/02
Marty Mapes
Marty Mapes
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As unfunny as it gets. Worse, it’s misogynist and an embarrassment to the race.

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05/23/02
Kevin N. Laforest
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An embarrassing Being There conceit married to blaxploitation and unionization.

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05/20/02
Walter Chaw
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Tired

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05/11/02
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December 12, 2005: Richard Pryor Passes Away at 65
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