Which Way Is Up?
"Three times the Richard Pryor. Three times the laughs."
Originally released in 1977. Which Way Is Up? is a comedy film. directed by Michael Schultz.
Starring Richard Pryor, Lonette McKee, and Margaret Avery
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 4, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (34 votes)
Budget
$3.2M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,200,000
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Which Way Is Up? about?
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...
Who directed Which Way Is Up??
Which Way Is Up? was directed by Michael Schultz.
How long is Which Way Is Up??
Which Way Is Up? has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Which Way Is Up? released?
Which Way Is Up? was released on November 4, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Which Way Is Up??
The main cast of Which Way Is Up? includes Richard Pryor, Lonette McKee, Margaret Avery, Morgan Woodward, Marilyn Coleman.