Which Way Is Up?
Three times the Richard Pryor. Three times the laughs.
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: Which Way Is Up?
- Genres: Comedy
- Release Date: 1977-11-04
- Runtime: 94 minutes
- Rating: 6.106/10 (33 votes)
- Budget: $3,200,000
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Universal Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.5689
- Languages: English, Spanish
Cast & Crew
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
Diane Rodriguez
as Estrella Reyes
Ernesto Hernández
as Jose Reyes
Gloria Edwards
as Janelle
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Which Way Is Up? (1977) trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Which Way Is Up??▼
Which Way Is Up? is a Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1977-11-04.
Who are the main actors in Which Way Is Up??▼
The main cast includes Richard Pryor, Lonette McKee, Margaret Avery, Morgan Woodward, Marilyn Coleman, .
Where can I watch Which Way Is Up? online?▼
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Is Which Way Is Up? based on a true story?▼
Three times the Richard Pryor. Three times the laughs.
What is the IMDb rating of Which Way Is Up??▼
Which Way Is Up? has an IMDb rating of 6.106/10 based on 33 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Which Way Is Up??▼
The movie had a production budget of $3,200,000 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Which Way Is Up??▼
The soundtrack was composed by Universal Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Which Way Is Up? filmed?▼
Which Way Is Up? was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Which Way Is Up??▼
The total runtime of Which Way Is Up? is 94 minutes.
Is Which Way Is Up? suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Which Way Is Up??▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Which Way Is Up?.
Does Which Way Is Up? have a post-credit scene?▼
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