Which Way Is Up?

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.

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  Richard Pryor

  Leroy Jones / Rufus Jones / Rev. Lenox Thomas
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  Lonette McKee

  Vanetta
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  Margaret Avery

  Annie Mae
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  Morgan Woodward

  Mr. Mann
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  Marilyn Coleman

  Sister Sarah Thomas
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  Joe Turkel

  Harry Boatwright
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  Kathy Cronkite

  Photographer
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  Bebe Drake

  Thelma
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  DeWayne Jessie

  Sugar
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  Dolph Sweet

  The Boss