Movie
Which Way Is Up?
Released: November 4, 1977 (1977)
Runtime: 94 minutes
Genres: 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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Morgan Woodward as Mr. Mann
Age at release: 52
- Joe Turkel as Harry Boatwright
Age at release: 50
- Marilyn Coleman as Sister Sarah Thomas
Age at release: 43
- Richard Pryor as Leroy Jones / Rufus Jones / Rev. Lenox Thomas
Age at release: 36
- Margaret Avery as Annie Mae
Age at release: 33
- Diane Rodriguez as Estrella Reyes
Age at release: 26
- Lonette McKee as Vanetta
Age at release: 23
- Kathy Cronkite as Photographer
Age at release: Unknown
- Ernesto Hernández as Jose Reyes
Age at release: Unknown
- Gloria Edwards as Janelle
Age at release: Unknown
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- Hank Worden as The Flunky
Age at release: 76
- Morgan Roberts as Henry
Age at release: 65
- Dolph Sweet as The Boss
Age at release: 57
- Korla Pandit as The Hindu
Age at release: 56
- Carmen Filpi as Wino
Age at release: 54
- Clifford A. Pellow as White Boss
Age at release: 48
- Victor Argo as Angel
Age at release: 42
- Paul Mooney as Inspector Caine
Age at release: 36
- Marc Alaimo as Frankie
Age at release: 35
- Bebe Drake as Thelma
Age at release: 33
- Tim Thomerson as Tour Guide
Age at release: 31
- DeWayne Jessie as Sugar
Age at release: 26
- Daniel Valdez as Chuy Estrada
Age at release: Unknown
- Tanya Lynne Lee as Althea
Age at release: Unknown