Which Way Is Up? (1977)
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.
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Richard PryorLeroy Jones/Rufus Jones/Rev. Lenox Thomas
Lonette McKeeVanetta
Margaret AveryAnnie Mae
Morgan WoodwardMr. Mann
Marilyn ColemanSister Sarah Thomas
Joe TurkelHarry Boatwright
Kathy CronkitePhotographerDiane RodriguezEstrella ReyesErnesto HernándezJose ReyesGloria EdwardsJanelle
Bebe DrakeThelma
DeWayne JessieSugarKeywords
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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.
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Which Way Is Up? has a runtime of 94 minutes.
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