Which Way Is Up?

Overview

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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Director

Michael Schultz

Director

Cast

Richard Pryor

Leroy Jones / Rufus Jones / Rev. Lenox Thomas

Lonette McKee

Vanetta

Margaret Avery

Annie Mae

Morgan Woodward

Mr. Mann

Marilyn Coleman

Sister Sarah Thomas

Joe Turkel

Harry Boatwright

Kathy Cronkite

Photographer

Diane Rodriguez

Estrella Reyes

Ernesto Hernández

Jose Reyes

Gloria Edwards

Janelle

Bebe Drake

Thelma

DeWayne Jessie

Sugar

Morgan Roberts

Henry

Dolph Sweet

The Boss

Tim Thomerson

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