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Which Way Is Up?

Which Way Is Up? (1977)

1h 34m | PG-13

⭐ 5.984 / 10

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

Studio: Universal Pictures

Genre: Comedy

Video: 720p

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Cast

Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor

as Leroy Jones / Rufus Jones / Rev. Lenox Thomas

Lonette McKee

Lonette McKee

as Vanetta

Margaret Avery

Margaret Avery

as Annie Mae

Morgan Woodward

Morgan Woodward

as Mr. Mann

Marilyn Coleman

Marilyn Coleman

as Sister Sarah Thomas

Joe Turkel

Joe Turkel

as Harry Boatwright