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Which Way Is Up? (1977)

Movie"Three times the Richard Pryor. Three times the laughs."
Audience Score
60
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R 1 hr 34 minNov 4th, 1977Comedy
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.
StarringRichard PryorLonette McKeeMargaret Avery
DirectorMichael Schultz

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:November 4th, 1977
On DVD & Blu-ray:May 21st, 2002 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$3,200,000
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Universal Pictures
Movie Tags:
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