United States / Nov 04, 1977 / R
Three times the Richard Pryor. Three times the laughs.
1h 34min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
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
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Diane Rodriguez | Estrella Reyes |
| Ernesto Hernández | Jose Reyes |
| Gloria Edwards | Janelle |
| Bebe Drake | Thelma |
| DeWayne Jessie | Sugar |
| Morgan Roberts | Henry |
| Dolph Sweet | The Boss |
| Tim Thomerson | Tour Guide |
| Daniel Valdez | Chuy Estrada |
| Luis Valdez | Ramon Juarez |
| Marc Alaimo | Frankie |
| Victor Argo | Angel |
| Carmen Filpi | Wino |
| Tanya Lynne Lee | Althea |
| Paul Mooney | Inspector Caine |
| Korla Pandit | The Hindu |
| Hank Worden | The Flunky |
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| Clifford A. Pellow | White Boss |
Genres
Comedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Which Way Is Up? |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English, Español |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Universal Pictures |
| Release date | 4 novembre 1977 |
| Production | Steve Krantz, Michael Chinich |
| Writer | Cecil Brown, Carl Gottlieb, Lina Wertmüller |
| Editing | Danford B. Greene |
| Cinematography | John A. Alonzo |
| Assistant directors | Michael Schultz |
| Camera operators | John A. Alonzo |
| Additional photography | John A. Alonzo |
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| Music | Mark Davis, Paul Riser |
| Sound | Mark Davis, Paul Riser |
| Budget | 3.200.000 € |
Release dates
Theatrical release
United Kingdom / Mar 02, 1978 / 15
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