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Which Way Is Up? 1977 Directed by Michael Schultz

Three times the Richard Pryor. Three times the laughs.

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Languages English , Spanish
Gnere Comedy
Production Company Universal Pictures
Budget $3,200,000
Release Date 4 November 1977
94 mins
Cast
Richard Pryor Leroy Jones / Rufus Jones / Rev. Lenox Thomas
Margaret Avery Annie Mae
Marilyn Coleman Sister Sarah Thomas
Joe Turkel Harry Boatwright
Kathy Cronkite Photographer
Diane Rodriguez Estrella Reyes
Bebe Drake Thelma
Dolph Sweet The Boss
Tim Thomerson Tour Guide
Daniel Valdez Chuy Estrada
Luis Valdez Ramon Juarez
Marc Alaimo Frankie
Paul Mooney Inspector Caine
Korla Pandit The Hindu
Hank Worden The Flunky