The North Avenue Irregulars (1979)
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- G
- 1h 40min
- Action, Comedy
- 09 Feb 1979 (USA)
- Movie
A new preacher in town joins forces with an unlikely group of crimefighters: six dedicated church ladies who are ready, but not necessarily equipped--to help.
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Cast verified as complete
| Edward Herrmann | ... |
Michael Hill
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| Barbara Harris | ... |
Vickie
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| Susan Clark | ... |
Anne
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| Karen Valentine | ... |
Jane
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| Michael Constantine | ... |
Marv
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| Cloris Leachman | ... |
Claire
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| Patsy Kelly | ... |
Rose
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| Douglas Fowley | ... |
Delaney
(as Douglas V. Fowley)
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| Virginia Capers | ... |
Cleo
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| Steve Franken | ... |
Tom
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| Dena Dietrich | ... |
Mrs. Carlisle
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Dick Fuchs | ... |
Howard
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| Herb Voland | ... |
Dr. Fulton
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| Alan Hale Jr. | ... |
Harry, the Hat
(as Alan Hale)
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| Melora Hardin | ... |
Carmel
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Bobby Rolofson | ... |
Dean
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| Frank Campanella | ... |
Max
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| Ivor Francis | ... |
Rev. Wainwright
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| Louisa Moritz | ... |
Mrs. Gossin
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| Marjorie Bennett | ... |
Mother Thurber
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| Ruth Buzzi | ... |
Dr. Rheems
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| Ceil Cabot | ... |
Pedestrian
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| Cliff Osmond | ... |
Big Chin
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| Carl Ballantine | ... |
Sam
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Damon Bradley Raskin | ... |
Danny
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Linda Lee Lyons | ... |
Bette
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| John Kerry | ... |
Roca's Lieutenant
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Dave Morick | ... |
Policeman
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Darrow Igus | ... |
Mechanic
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| Dennis Robertson | ... |
Truck Driver #1
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Ed McCready | ... |
Truck Driver #2
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| David Ketchum | ... |
Capt. Bamford
(as Dave Ketchum)
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| John Wheeler | ... |
Clothier
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David Rode | ... |
Toby
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| Mickey Morton | ... |
Bootsie
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| Pitt Herbert | ... |
Mr. Thurber
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Chuck Henry | ... |
TV Announcer
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Rickie Layne | ... |
Bettor
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| Jack Perkins | ... |
Bouncer
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| Tom Pedi | ... |
Bartender
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| Bill McLean | ... |
Mr. Younger
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Roger Creed | ... |
Mailman
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Walt La Rue | ... |
Grandpa
(as Walt LaRue)
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| Jack Griffin | ... |
Traffic Cop
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Len Ross | ... |
Passerby
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Douglas Hume | ... |
Driver
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| Gary Morgan | ... |
Strawberry Shortcake
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Jack Cameron White | ... |
Strawberry Shortcake
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Michael Lloyd | ... |
Strawberry Shortcake
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Kim Bullard | ... |
Strawberry Shortcake
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| Joan Hackett | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Rachel Jacobs | ... |
(uncredited) (voice)
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Lawrence Moran | ... |
Jacob (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Bruce Bilson | ||
Written by
| Don Tait | ... | (screenplay) |
| Albert Fay Hill | ... | (book) (as Rev. Albert Fay Hill) |
Produced by
| Kevin Corcoran | ... | associate producer |
| Tom Leetch | ... | co-producer |
| Ron Miller | ... | producer |
Music by
| Robert F. Brunner | ||
Cinematography by
| Leonard J. South | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Gordon D. Brenner | ||
Editorial Department
| Dennis Orcutt | ... | assistant film editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Marvin Schnall | ... | (uncredited) |
| Bill Shepard | ... | (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Jack T. Collis | ||
| John B. Mansbridge | ||
Set Decoration by
| Norman Rockett | ||
Makeup Department
| Eddie M. Barron | ... | hair stylist |
| Robert J. Schiffer | ... | makeup artist |
| Elaina Cizek | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
| Robin LaVigne | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| John D. Bloss | ... | production manager (as John Bloss) |
| Christopher N. Seiter | ... | unit production manager (as Christopher Seiter) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Randy Carter | ... | second assistant director |
| Christopher N. Seiter | ... | assistant director (as Christopher Seiter) |
| Gene De Ruelle | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Don Hulett | ... | leadman (uncredited) |
| Bob Matthews | ... | set painter (uncredited) |
| Al Roelofs | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
| Wilbur L. Russell | ... | property master (uncredited) |
| Bruce Walters | ... | second property master (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Ben Hendricks | ... | sound editor (as Ben F. Hendicks) |
| Bud Maffett | ... | sound mixer |
| Herb Taylor | ... | sound supervisor |
| Vince Renee | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Art Cruickshank | ... | special effects |
| Danny Lee | ... | special effects |
| Eustace Lycett | ... | special effects |
| Bill Lee | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Hans Metz | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Eddy Donno | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Kerrie Cullen | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
| Whitey Hughes | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Conrad E. Palmisano | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Steve McLean | ... | second assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Lloyd Ahern II | ... | assistant operator (uncredited) |
| Jiggs Garcia | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Ted Holt | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Rollie Lane | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| John London | ... | key grip (uncredited) |
| Tony Orefice | ... | best boy (uncredited) |
| Dominic Palmieri | ... | assistant operator (uncredited) |
| Fred Perdue | ... | second grip (uncredited) |
| Dan Smith | ... | dolly grip (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Chuck Keehne | ... | costumes |
| Emily Sundby | ... | costumes |
| Mary Dye | ... | wardrobe: ladies (uncredited) |
| John George | ... | wardrobe: men (uncredited) |
| Jean Merrick | ... | wardrobe: ladies (uncredited) |
| Jack Sandeen | ... | wardrobe: men (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Howard 'Dutch' Horton | ... | location manager (uncredited) |
| James Tadevic | ... | location representative (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Evelyn Kennedy | ... | music editor |
| Walter Sheets | ... | orchestrator |
| Richard Bowden | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Doris Grau | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Transportation Department
| Leroy E. Hollis | ... | transportation coordinator (uncredited) |
| James Marett | ... | transportation captain (uncredited) |
| Mario Simon | ... | transportation co-captain (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Joe Hale | ... | title designer |
| Art Stevens | ... | title designer |
| Irene Burke | ... | studio teacher (uncredited) |
| Kimberley Coy | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
| T.C. Williams | ... | craft service (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Productions (presents)
Distributors
- Buena Vista Distribution Company (1979) (United States) (theatrical) (as Buena Vista Distribution Co., Inc.)
- Greater Union Organisation (GUO) (1979) (Australia) (theatrical) (as 'Hills Angels')
- Disney Channel (1985) (United States) (tv) (as The Disney Channel)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1987) (United States) (tv) (network premiere)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (1999) (United States) (DVD)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- Walt Disney Home Entertainment (2004) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (acknowledgement)
- R C A Photophone System (sound recording)
- Technicolor (color)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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.
Written by Erin Hunt |
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| Taglines | Gangbusters! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Fourteen cars, costing $155,000, were destroyed in the film's climatic demolition sequence. See more » |
| Goofs | During the final derby scene as Kiddie Car goes to help Phantom Fox, the camera switches from a view inside Kiddie Car to a long shot. Bruno the St. Bernard has now been replaced with a obvious stuffed dog that's supposed to look like a St. Bernard. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The North Avenue Irregulars/The Last Wave/Agatha/Norma Rae/Get Out Your Handkerchiefs (1979). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Mississippi Magic See more » |
| Quotes |
[Everybody has just spotted Rev. Hill returning to church with only his britches missing]
Bette Sims: How come he doesn't have any pants on? Mrs. Vicki Sims: Well, we - we don't know why, we - we don't question why. Bette Sims: Why don't we? We're all suppose to pretend he has pants on, when he doesn't? Mrs. Vicki Sims: [sappy-like] Mm-hmm, Yes. See more » |