The North Avenue Irregulars

February. 09,1979      G
Rating:
6.7
Trailer Synopsis Cast

When crooks set up operations in a traditional town, a minister and a group of church ladies are willing to do anything, no matter how wacky, to get them out.

Edward Herrmann as  Michael Hill
Barbara Harris as  Vickie
Susan Clark as  Anne
Karen Valentine as  Jane
Cloris Leachman as  Claire
Patsy Kelly as  Rose
Virginia Capers as  Cleo
Douglas Fowley as  Delaney
Michael Constantine as  Marv
Steve Franken as  Tom

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Reviews

Evengyny
1979/02/09

Thanks for the memories!

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Claysaba
1979/02/10

Excellent, Without a doubt!!

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Stoutor
1979/02/11

It's not great by any means, but it's a pretty good movie that didn't leave me filled with regret for investing time in it.

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Kien Navarro
1979/02/12

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

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cwillard-86003
1979/02/13

I saw this movie while I was stationed in Alaska. I would like to see Disney make pictures like this again without any worries about being PC or making a social statement. The whole cast was great but, Karen Valentine stands out as the sweet young bride, as does Edward Hermann as the minister trying to save his church and congregation. This is a great one to check out for great laughs and good clean fun.

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Brian T. Whitlock (GOWBTW)
1979/02/14

This is one Disney film I liked very well. When I was in New York, I remembered the trailer, straight out. I liked the way the characters were played. And the action was violent, especially the crash scenes, it was not bad. Cloris Leachman did very well in her role as Claire Porter. She was a total riot throughout the movie. All the irregulars had to take action against the crooks was a wing and a prayer. And a thumbs up for each other. Armed with walkie talkies, the odds were in their favor. The one scene I didn't like is when the church caught fire. Ealier I liked the chase scene between the van and the car. The van took one jump and the car did a pop-wheelie. Then I liked where the other group mistook the railroad tracks for a short cut. Then there's the fight scene between the irregulars, and the robbers. Clarie was on the edge when the bad guys messed up her manicure. Is that a little overdoing it? Not by Claire! The "bumpercar" scene was nonstop. The irregulars maybe church-goers, but with the help of some local rock band, the congregation is uplifting. This movie was a lot of fun, I enjoyed very well. Rating 4 out of 5 stars!

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momontherun
1979/02/15

I watched this as a child and thought it was hilarious!!!! Even after twenty years (yes, I have seen it again as an adult) it is still hilarious! I can't wait to watch it again with my kids. I would definitely recommend this one! There is a lot of physical humor in this movie. (i.e.-like the humor in the classic TV series Lavern and Shirley) One of my favorite scenes is when all of the ladies are trying to follow one of the crooks and are soooo conspicuous! The Rev. says, "Everybody peel off, peel off" and well.....you really just need to see the movie.

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lheist
1979/02/16

For whatever reason, this was one of my favorite movies as a kid. It's the story of a reverend (the same guy who is in Gilmore Girls and who plays President Roosevelt in Annie) who comes to a new town. He and a bunch of church ladies are enlisted by the FBI to help crack down on illegal gambling in their town. The subject matter of the film is probably over the heads of some kids, but they'll love the car chases and general mayhem that abounds.

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