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The North Avenue Irregulars (1979)

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Average Rating: 5.2/10
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Release Date: Feb 9, 1979 Wide

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One of the bigger non-cartoon moneymakers for Disney in the 1970s, The North Avenue Irregulars is predicated on the premise of the "Neighborhood Watch" system. Priest Michael Hill (Edward Herrmann), newly arrived on North Avenue, decides to buck the patriarchal notions of his superiors by delegating church responsibilities to the neighborhood women. Since the ladies include Vickie, Jane, Anne, Claire and Rose (Barbara Harris, Karen Valentine, Susan Clark, Cloris Leachman and Patsy Kelly), we're

G, 1 hr. 45 min.

Drama, Kids & Family, Comedy

Directed By: Bruce Bilson

Written By: Don Tait

In Theaters: Feb 9, 1979 Wide

On DVD: Jun 29, 1999

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Church ladies become screwball sleuths in mild '70s comedy.

January 18, 2012 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

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Carrie R. Wheadon

Common Sense Media

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

June 11, 2005 Comment

Steve Crum

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What's irregular is the story and the direction

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Michael Szymanski

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Let me just start out by saying that I watched this film willingly.....there was a lot of alcohol involved....it was sandwiched in between a session watching the original Evil Dead and Hellraiser, a little arm twisting and some rib nudging but I have to say this was a giggle. Typical late 70's Disney and I did laugh if

August 27, 2010