Watch Which Way Is Up? (1977) Official Trailer
Three times the Richard Pryor. Three times the laughs.
5.9 / 10 IMDb November 4, 1977 1h 34m
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
Runtime
1h 34m
Release Date
November 4, 1977
Genre
Comedy
Status
Released
Budget
$3,200,000
Languages
English, Spanish
Country
United States of America
Producers
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
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Diane Rodriguez
as Estrella Reyes
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Ernesto Hernández
as Jose Reyes
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Gloria Edwards
as Janelle
Bebe Drake
as Thelma
DeWayne Jessie
as Sugar
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Morgan Roberts
as Henry
Dolph Sweet
as The Boss
Tim Thomerson
as Tour Guide
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Daniel Valdez
as Chuy Estrada
Luis Valdez
as Ramon Juarez
Marc Alaimo
as Frankie
Victor Argo
as Angel
Carmen Filpi
as Wino
Production Companies
Universal PicturesWhich Way Is Up? Official Trailer 1977
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