Which Way Is Up?(1977)
Three times the Richard Pryor. Three times the laughs.
Which Way Is Up? 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.
Which Way Is Up? (1977) is a comedy film directed by Michael Schultz, released on November 4, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Richard Pryor, Lonette McKee, Margaret Avery and Morgan Woodward. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Schultz
- Writers:
- Lina Wertmüller, Carl Gottlieb, Cecil Brown
- Producers:
- Steve Krantz
- Cinematographer:
- John A. Alonzo
- Composer:
- Paul Riser
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Budget:
- $3,200,000
- Status:
- Released
Which Way Is Up? (1977) Trailer
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Which Way Is Up? Cast & Crew
Main 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
Diane Rodriguez
as Estrella Reyes
- Ernesto Hernández
Ernesto Hernández
as Jose Reyes
- Gloria Edwards
Gloria Edwards
as Janelle
Bebe Drake
as Thelma
DeWayne Jessie
as Sugar
Key crew
Directed by Michael Schultz, written by Lina Wertmüller, Carl Gottlieb and Cecil Brown, produced by Steve Krantz.
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Which Way Is Up? Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 40 ratings.
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Which Way Is Up? – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Which Way Is Up? online?
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Which Way Is Up? (1977) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Which Way Is Up??
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The main cast of Which Way Is Up? (1977) includes Richard Pryor, Lonette McKee, Margaret Avery, Morgan Woodward and Marilyn Coleman. The film was directed by Michael Schultz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Which Way Is Up? released?
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Which Way Is Up? was released on November 4, 1977 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Which Way Is Up? worth watching?
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Which Way Is Up? (1977) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Which Way Is Up??
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Yes. The official Which Way Is Up? trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.