
Which Way Is Up?
1977, Comedy, 1h 34m
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Movie Info
Orange picker Leroy Jones (Richard Pryor) inadvertently becomes a union leader and is forced out of town, leaving behind his sexually obsessed father, Rufus (also Pryor), and spouse, Annie Mae (Margaret Avery). He heads for Los Angeles, where he falls for union organizer Vanetta (Lonette McKee). Annie Mae seeks solace from the local preacher, Lenox Thomas (also Pryor), who eventually impregnates her. When Leroy catches wind of this, he heads home for a showdown with Lenox.
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Rating: R
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Genre: Comedy
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Original Language: English
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Director: Michael Schultz
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Producer: Steve Krantz
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Release Date (Theaters): limited
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Cast & Crew

Richard Pryor
Leroy Jones, Rufus Jones, Reverend Lenox Thomas

Lonette McKee
Vanetta

Margaret Avery
Annie Mae

Morgan Woodward
Mr. Mann

Marilyn Coleman
Sister Sarah

Bebe Drake
Thelma

Gloria Edwards
Janelle

Ernesto Hernández
Jose Reyes

Diane Rodrigues
Estrella Reyes

Danny Valdez
Chuy Estrada

Dolph Sweet
The Boss

Luis Valdez
Ramon Juarez

Pat Ast
Hooker

Tim Thomerson
Tour Guide

Michael Schultz
Director

Steve Krantz
Producer
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Sep 06, 2010This movie is hilarious, and the story outrageous, I really liked it, Pryor plays a bunch of characters which makes it even funnier.
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Aug 13, 2006Hilarious as hell. A Richard Pryor classic mention to be seen.
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