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Which Way Is Up?

  • 1977
  • R
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
2.2K
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Richard Pryor in Which Way Is Up? (1977)
Orange picker Leroy Jones inadvertently becomes a union leader and is forced out of town, leaving behind his sexually obsessed father, Rufus, and spouse, Annie Mae.
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Orange picker Leroy Jones inadvertently becomes a union leader and is forced out of town, leaving behind his wife Annie Mae and his sexually-obsessed father Rufus.Orange picker Leroy Jones inadvertently becomes a union leader and is forced out of town, leaving behind his wife Annie Mae and his sexually-obsessed father Rufus.Orange picker Leroy Jones inadvertently becomes a union leader and is forced out of town, leaving behind his wife Annie Mae and his sexually-obsessed father Rufus.

  • Director
    • Michael Schultz
  • Writers
    • Lina Wertmüller
    • Carl Gottlieb
    • Cecil Brown
  • Stars
    • Richard Pryor
    • Lonette McKee
    • Margaret Avery
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    2.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Schultz
    • Writers
      • Lina Wertmüller
      • Carl Gottlieb
      • Cecil Brown
    • Stars
      • Richard Pryor
      • Lonette McKee
      • Margaret Avery
    • 19User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast51

    Richard Pryor
    Richard Pryor
    • Leroy Jones…
    Lonette McKee
    Lonette McKee
    • Vanetta
    Margaret Avery
    Margaret Avery
    • Annie Mae
    Morgan Woodward
    Morgan Woodward
    • Mr. Mann
    Marilyn Coleman
    • Sister Sarah
    Bebe Drake
    Bebe Drake
    • Thelma
    • (as BeBe Drake-Hooks)
    Gloria Edwards
    • Janelle
    Ernesto Hernández
    • Jose Reyes
    • (as Ernesto Hernandez)
    Otis Day
    Otis Day
    • Sugar
    • (as DeWayne Jessie)
    Morgan Roberts
    • Henry
    Diane Rodriguez
    Diane Rodriguez
    • Estrella Reyes
    Dolph Sweet
    Dolph Sweet
    • The Boss
    Tim Thomerson
    Tim Thomerson
    • Tour Guide
    • (as Timothy Thomerson)
    Daniel Valdez
    Daniel Valdez
    • Chuy Estrada
    • (as Danny Valdez)
    Luis Valdez
    • Ramon Juarez
    Marc Alaimo
    Marc Alaimo
    • Frankie
    Tony Alvarenga
    • Errand Boy
    Victor Argo
    Victor Argo
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    • Director
      • Michael Schultz
    • Writers
      • Lina Wertmüller
      • Carl Gottlieb
      • Cecil Brown
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Comedy

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The character "Reverend Lennox Thomas" is named after Richard Pryor, using two of his middle names.
    • Goofs
      During the beginning portion of the title scene, the dog and the clothes on the line move back and forth like the film is being played going forward and in reverse several times to present the opening credits before zooming in.
    • Quotes
      • Annie Mae: Leroy, couldn't you just hold me in your arms and whisper sweet things in my ear?
      • Leroy Jones: [into her ear] Open yo legs, bitch!
    • Connections
      Edited into Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Which Way Is Up?
      Words and Music by Norman Whitfield
      Sung by Stargard

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    • Where can I view the scene from which 2 Live Crew's "Me So Horny" used a line sample from?

    Details

    • Release date
      • June 23, 1978 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Wie geht's aufwärts?
    • Filming locations
      • Echo Park Lake, Echo Park, Los Angeles, California, USA(Leroy and Vanetta's park/ jogging scenes, including graffiti covered staircase.)
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $3,200,000 (estimated)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 34m(94 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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