Which Way Is Up?

Comedy

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.

"Three times the Richard Pryor. Three times the laughs."

Rating

5.984
32 votes

Popularity

3.999

Runtime

94 min.

Status

Released

Release Date

11/4/1977

Credits

Which Way Is Up?

Richard PryorLeroy Jones / Rufus Jones / Rev. Lenox Thomas

Which Way Is Up?

Lonette McKeeVanetta

Which Way Is Up?

Margaret AveryAnnie Mae

Which Way Is Up?

Morgan WoodwardMr. Mann

Which Way Is Up?

Marilyn ColemanSister Sarah Thomas

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