Which Way Is Up?

Michael Schultz
1977-11-04

Three times the Richard Pryor. Three times the laughs.
6
94 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Richard Pryor Leroy Jones / Rufus Jones / Rev. Lenox Thomas Unowned
Lonette McKee Vanetta Unowned
Margaret Avery Annie Mae Unowned
Morgan Woodward Mr. Mann Unowned
Marilyn Coleman Sister Sarah Thomas Unowned
Joe Turkel Harry Boatwright Unowned
Kathy Cronkite Photographer Unowned
Diane Rodriguez Estrella Reyes Unowned
Ernesto Hernández Jose Reyes Unowned
Gloria Edwards Janelle Unowned
Bebe Drake Thelma Unowned
DeWayne Jessie Sugar Unowned
Morgan Roberts Henry Unowned
Dolph Sweet The Boss Unowned
Tim Thomerson Tour Guide Unowned
Daniel Valdez Chuy Estrada Unowned
Luis Valdez Ramon Juarez Unowned
Marc Alaimo Frankie Unowned
Victor Argo Angel Unowned
Carmen Filpi Wino Unowned
Tanya Lynne Lee Althea Unowned
Paul Mooney Inspector Caine Unowned
Korla Pandit The Hindu Unowned
Hank Worden The Flunky Unowned
Clifford A. Pellow White Boss Unowned