Which Way Is Up?

November. 04,1977      R
Rating:
6.2
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Richard Pryor as  Leroy Jones/Rufus Jones/Rev. Lenox Thomas
Lonette McKee as  Vanetta
Margaret Avery as  Annie Mae
Morgan Woodward as  Mr. Mann
Marilyn Coleman as  Sister Sarah Thomas
Joe Turkel as  Harry Boatwright
Kathy Cronkite as  Photographer
Bebe Drake as  Thelma
DeWayne Jessie as  Sugar
Dolph Sweet as  The Boss

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Reviews

ReaderKenka
1977/11/04

Let's be realistic.

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Stellead
1977/11/05

Don't listen to the Hype. It's awful

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Ezmae Chang
1977/11/06

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

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Janis
1977/11/07

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

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