Which Way Is Up?

1977

R

1h 34m

IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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Comedy

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.

Writers

Cecil Brown(screenplay by)
Lina Wertmüller(original film writer by)
Carl Gottlieb(screenplay by)
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Richard Pryor
Leroy Jones
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Marilyn Coleman
Sister Sarah Thomas
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Joe Turkel
Harry Boatwright
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Kathy Cronkite
Photographer
Diane Rodriguez
Estrella Reyes
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Dolph Sweet
The Boss
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Tim Thomerson
Tour Guide
Daniel Valdez
Chuy Estrada
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Luis Valdez
Ramon Juarez

Writers

Cecil Brown(screenplay by)
Lina Wertmüller(original film writer by)
Carl Gottlieb(screenplay by)

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Details

Release date

November 4, 1977 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Languages

English
Spanish

Production company

Universal Pictures

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Box office

Budget

$3,200,000

Gross worldwide

$0

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