Story
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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Cast
Richard Pryor as Leroy Jones / Rufus Jones / Rev. Lenox ThomasLonette McKee as VanettaMargaret Avery as Annie MaeMorgan Woodward as Mr. MannMarilyn Coleman as Sister Sarah ThomasJoe Turkel as Harry BoatwrightKathy Cronkite as PhotographerDiane Rodriguez as Estrella ReyesErnesto Hernández as Jose ReyesGloria Edwards as Janelle
Extract
Nine to Five
Bad Moms
This Is 40
The Overnight
American Reunion
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