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
Michael Hill
Barbara Harris
Vickie
Susan Clark
Anne
Karen Valentine
Jane
Cloris Leachman
Claire
Patsy Kelly
Rose
Virginia Capers
Cleo
Douglas Fowley
Delaney
Michael Constantine
Marv
Steve Franken
Tom
Marjorie Bennett
Mother Thurber
Bobby Rolofson
Dean
Alan Hale Jr.
Harry, the Hat (as Alan Hale)
Ruth Buzzi
Dr. Rheems
Dick Fuchs
Howard
Dena Dietrich
Mrs. Carlisle
Frank Campanella
Max
Carl Ballantine
Sam
Ceil Cabot
Pedestrian
Ivor Francis
Rev. Wainwright
Cliff Osmond
Big Chin
Melora Hardin
Carmel
Herb Voland
Dr. Fulton
Louisa Moritz
Mrs. Gossin
Director
Bruce Bilson
Book
Albert Fay Hill
Screenplay
Don Tait
January 30, 2021
8
What a pleasant surprise.
Given it has one of the least exciting titles out there and, on Prime Video anyway, a poor cover (the actual cover is neat, tbf) I wasn't expecting much from <em>'The North Avenue Irregulars'</em>. However, I'm pleased to say I had a fun time watching it.
First things first: The plot. It's manic and rather bonkers, but they execute it nicely. I found the humour suitably amusing, while the main characters are all likeable. The run time perhaps overruns by 5-10mins, though that's nothing serious. The ending is mad, in a positive way.
The cast are good. Barbara Harris, who is terrific in 1976's <em>'Freaky Friday'</em>, stars alongside a whole host of other women - something I only state as it's unusual for this era of Disney. Those alongside Harris include Cloris Leachman, Virginia Capers, Susan Clark, Karen Valentine and Patsy Kelly. Elsewhere, Edward Herrmann and Michael Constantine do fine jobs.
A fun, shenanigan-filled film from 1979.
Status:
Released
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