Which Way Is Up?

Overview

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.

Directed by Michael Schultz

Top cast

Richard Pryor

Leroy Jones / Rufus Jones / Rev. Lenox Thomas

Lonette McKee

Vanetta

Margaret Avery

Annie Mae

Morgan Woodward

Mr. Mann

Marilyn Coleman

Sister Sarah Thomas

Joe Turkel

Harry Boatwright

Kathy Cronkite

Photographer

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Diane Rodriguez

Estrella Reyes

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Ernesto Hernández

Jose Reyes

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Gloria Edwards

Janelle

Bebe Drake

Thelma

DeWayne Jessie

Sugar

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Morgan Roberts

Henry

Dolph Sweet

The Boss

Tim Thomerson

Tour Guide

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Daniel Valdez

Chuy Estrada

Luis Valdez

Ramon Juarez

Marc Alaimo

Frankie

Victor Argo

Angel

Carmen Filpi

Wino

Details