Which Way Is Up? (1977)
Synopsis
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.
Release Date: 1977-11-04
Runtime: 94 minutes
Director: Michael Schultz
Budget: $3,200,000 USD
Top Cast
- 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
- Diane Rodriguez as Estrella Reyes
- Ernesto Hernández as Jose Reyes
- Gloria Edwards as Janelle
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