Movie·1977·1h 34m
Which Way Is Up?
Three times the Richard Pryor. Three times the laughs.
Directed By
Michael Schultz
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Carl Gottlieb, Cecil Brown
Producer
Steve Krantz
Cinematography
John A. Alonzo
Music
Mark Davis
Editor
Danford B. Greene
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
36 votes
Where to watch
Region: INRent
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Cast
Richard Pryor
Leroy Jones / Rufus Jones / Rev. Lenox Thomas
Lonette McKee
Vanetta
Margaret Avery
Annie Mae
Morgan Woodward
Mr. Mann
Marilyn Coleman
Sister Sarah Thomas
Joe Turkel
Harry Boatwright
Kathy Cronkite
Photographer
Diane Rodriguez
Estrella Reyes
Ernesto Hernández
Jose Reyes
Gloria Edwards
Janelle
Bebe Drake
Thelma
DeWayne Jessie
Sugar
Morgan Roberts
Henry
Dolph Sweet
The Boss
Tim Thomerson
Tour Guide
Daniel Valdez
Chuy Estrada
Luis Valdez
Ramon Juarez
Marc Alaimo
Frankie
// crew
Crew
Michael Schultz
Director
Steve Krantz
Producer
Danford B. Greene
Editor
John A. Alonzo
Director of Photography
Carl Gottlieb
Screenplay
Cecil Brown
Screenplay
Mark Davis
Original Music Composer
Paul Riser
Original Music Composer
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