adultery,domestic abuse,labor union,triple role,union struggle

Which Way Is Up? (1977)

Poster for 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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Michael Schultz
  • Profile picture of Richard Pryor
    Leroy Jones / Rufus Jones / Rev. Lenox Thomas Richard Pryor
  • Profile picture of Lonette McKee
    Vanetta Lonette McKee
  • Profile picture of Margaret Avery
    Annie Mae Margaret Avery
  • Profile picture of Morgan Woodward
    Mr. Mann Morgan Woodward
  • Profile picture of Marilyn Coleman
    Sister Sarah Thomas Marilyn Coleman
  • Profile picture of Joe Turkel
    Harry Boatwright Joe Turkel
  • Profile picture of Kathy Cronkite
    Photographer Kathy Cronkite
  • Profile picture of Bebe Drake
    Thelma Bebe Drake

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Keywords

  • adultery
  • domestic abuse
  • labor union
  • triple role
  • union struggle