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The North Avenue Irregulars (1979)

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Reviews Counted:7

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Average Rating:5.1/10

Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Sometimes fighting crime takes community involvement, and the six church ladies in THE NORTH AVENUE IRREGULARS and their new minister (Edward Herrmann) aren't afraid to pitch in. When organized... Sometimes fighting crime takes community involvement, and the six church ladies in THE NORTH AVENUE IRREGULARS and their new minister (Edward Herrmann) aren't afraid to pitch in. When organized crime move into the neighborhood, these feisty amateur sleuths decide to fight back and round up the criminal element. [More]

Starring: Edward Herrmann, Barbara Harris, Susan Clark, Karen Valentine

Starring: Edward Herrmann, Barbara Harris, Susan Clark, Karen Valentine, Michael Constantine, Cloris Leachman, Patsy Kelly, Douglas Fowley, Virginia Capers, Steve Franken, Dena Dietrich, Dick Fuchs, Herb Voland, Alan Hale, Melora Hardin, Bobby Rolofson, Frank Campanella, Ivor Francis, Louisa Moritz, Marjorie Bennett, Ruth Buzzi, Ceil Cabot, Cliff Osmond, Carl Ballantine

Director: Bruce Bilson

Director: Bruce Bilson
Producer: Ron Miller, Tom Leetch
Screenwriter: Don Tait
Composer: Robert F. Brunner

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04/27/07
Jonathan R. Perry
Jonathan R. Perry
Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas)

So-so Disney comedy about priest Edward Herrmann and his squad of volunteer cops led by Barbara Harris.

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08/29/03
Carol Cling
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What's irregular is the story and the direction

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