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Which Way Is Up?

1977-11-04 | Comedy
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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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Richard Pryor Leroy Jones/Rufus Jones/Rev. Lenox Thoma
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Lonette McKee Vanetta
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Margaret Avery Annie Mae
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Morgan Woodward Mr. Mann
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Richard Pryor plays three roles a beleaguered, sex-starved farm worker named Leroy Jones, the farm worker's randy old father ...

Richard Pryor plays three roles a beleaguered, sex-starved farm worker named Leroy Jones, the farm worker's randy old father ...

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Richard Pryor turns down his wife in "Which Way Is Up?" Hilarious scene.

Richard Pryor turns down his wife in "Which Way Is Up?" Hilarious scene.

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Stargard - Theme Song From 'Which Way Is Up'

Stargard - Theme Song From 'Which Way Is Up'

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Let's Do It Again (1975) - Full Movie Sidney Poitier, Bill Cosby.

Let's Do It Again (1975) - Full Movie Sidney Poitier, Bill Cosby.

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At the offices of a Boston alternative newspaper, the staff members enjoy a positive and open-minded work environment.

At the offices of a Boston alternative newspaper, the staff members enjoy a positive and open-minded work environment.

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Which way is up love seen.

Which way is up love seen.

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1977 film starring Richard Pryor (plays 3 roles; an orange picker named "Leroy", the orange picker's father, and a reverend named ...

1977 film starring Richard Pryor (plays 3 roles; an orange picker named "Leroy", the orange picker's father, and a reverend named ...

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This is a trailer I produced years ago for this comedy starring Richard Pryor. The VO artist is the amazing Brad Sanders.

This is a trailer I produced years ago for this comedy starring Richard Pryor. The VO artist is the amazing Brad Sanders.

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STAR WARS: EPISODE IV - A NEW HOPE - Pop-Up Movie Facts (1977) George Lucas, Mark Hamill SUBSCRIBE for more JoBlo ...

STAR WARS: EPISODE IV - A NEW HOPE - Pop-Up Movie Facts (1977) George Lucas, Mark Hamill SUBSCRIBE for more JoBlo ...

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A scene from the film "Which Way Is Up?" starring Richard Pryor playing several roles...

A scene from the film "Which Way Is Up?" starring Richard Pryor playing several roles...

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Tired of being fooled, quiting, leaving the man, walking out, new way of life,

Tired of being fooled, quiting, leaving the man, walking out, new way of life,

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Leroy sets Annie Mae straight...till she gets pissed...

Leroy sets Annie Mae straight...till she gets pissed...

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GMM Presents "Which Way Up" https://www.instagram.com/godmoneymusic/ #WhichWayUp #ShortFilm #GMM.

GMM Presents "Which Way Up" https://www.instagram.com/godmoneymusic/ #WhichWayUp #ShortFilm #GMM.

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Richard Pryor plays three roles a beleaguered, sex-starved farm worker named Leroy Jones, the farm worker's randy old father ...

Richard Pryor plays three roles a beleaguered, sex-starved farm worker named Leroy Jones, the farm worker's randy old father ...

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Richard Pryor turns down his wife in "Which Way Is Up?" Hilarious scene.

Richard Pryor turns down his wife in "Which Way Is Up?" Hilarious scene.

Ralph Wiggins
Stargard - Theme Song From 'Which Way Is Up'

Stargard - Theme Song From 'Which Way Is Up'

top40music
Let's Do It Again (1975) - Full Movie Sidney Poitier, Bill Cosby.

Let's Do It Again (1975) - Full Movie Sidney Poitier, Bill Cosby.

Black in the Day TV
At the offices of a Boston alternative newspaper, the staff members enjoy a positive and open-minded work environment.

At the offices of a Boston alternative newspaper, the staff members enjoy a positive and open-minded work environment.

Cohen Film Collection
Which way is up love seen.

Which way is up love seen.

TheTkirk
1977 film starring Richard Pryor (plays 3 roles; an orange picker named "Leroy", the orange picker's father, and a reverend named ...

1977 film starring Richard Pryor (plays 3 roles; an orange picker named "Leroy", the orange picker's father, and a reverend named ...

1muzikfreek
This is a trailer I produced years ago for this comedy starring Richard Pryor. The VO artist is the amazing Brad Sanders.

This is a trailer I produced years ago for this comedy starring Richard Pryor. The VO artist is the amazing Brad Sanders.

Jeff Hollis
STAR WARS: EPISODE IV - A NEW HOPE - Pop-Up Movie Facts (1977) George Lucas, Mark Hamill SUBSCRIBE for more JoBlo ...

STAR WARS: EPISODE IV - A NEW HOPE - Pop-Up Movie Facts (1977) George Lucas, Mark Hamill SUBSCRIBE for more JoBlo ...

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A scene from the film "Which Way Is Up?" starring Richard Pryor playing several roles...

A scene from the film "Which Way Is Up?" starring Richard Pryor playing several roles...

Skatin24z2
Tired of being fooled, quiting, leaving the man, walking out, new way of life,

Tired of being fooled, quiting, leaving the man, walking out, new way of life,

Angela Nero
Leroy sets Annie Mae straight...till she gets pissed...

Leroy sets Annie Mae straight...till she gets pissed...

marcbondlovelace
GMM Presents "Which Way Up" https://www.instagram.com/godmoneymusic/ #WhichWayUp #ShortFilm #GMM.

GMM Presents "Which Way Up" https://www.instagram.com/godmoneymusic/ #WhichWayUp #ShortFilm #GMM.

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The release date of Which Way Is Up? is November 04, 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..
The runtime of Which Way Is Up? is 94 minutes.
The production budget of Which Way Is Up? was 3,200,000 USD.
The certification of Which Way Is Up? is R.
The full version of Which Way Is Up? is provided by Apple iTunes , Google Play Movies , Vudu , Amazon Video , Microsoft Store , YouTube , DIRECTV , Starz
On September 27, 2024, there were 3366 public reaction to Which Way Is Up? including engaging directing, improvisational style, most underrated, funniest, grumpy man.
The casts of Which Way Is Up? are Richard Pryor starring as Leroy Jones/Rufus Jones/Rev. Lenox Thoma, Lonette McKee starring as Vanetta, Margaret Avery starring as Annie Mae, Morgan Woodward starring as Mr. Mann, Marilyn Coleman starring as Sister Sarah, Joe Turkel starring as Harry Boatwright.
The genre of Which Way Is Up? is Comedy.
On September 27, 2024, the IMDB rating of Which Way Is Up? is 6.2/10, Rotten Tomato rating is 20/100, Metacritic rating is 0/100, TMDB rating is 6.0/10.