The North Avenue Irregulars (1979)

Director:

Bruce Bilson

Writers:

Albert Fay Hill (book)
Don Tait (writer)

Release Date:

9 February 1979 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Comedy | Crime | Family

Tagline:

The FBI couldn't do it... the CIA couldn't do it... so they sent for... Hill's Angels.

Plot:

When crooks set up operations in a traditional town, a minister and a group of church ladies are willing to do anything...

Plot Keywords:

Elderly | Neighborhood | Neighborhood Watch | Neighbor | Gang

Cast

Edward Herrmann	...	Rev. Michael 'Mike' Hill
Barbara Harris	...	Mrs. Vickie Sims / Kiddie Car, Irregular
Susan Clark	...	Anne Woods, Church Secretary / Rookie, Irregular
Karen Valentine	...	Jane / June Bride, Irregular
Michael Constantine	...	Marvin Fogleman, T-Man / Home Plate
Cloris Leachman	...	Claire Porter / Phantom Fox, Irregular
Patsy Kelly	...	Mrs. Rose Rafferty / Blarney Stone, Irregular
Douglas Fowley	...	Mr. Delaney Rafferty / Blarney Stone, Disguised Irregular (as Douglas V. Fowley)
Virginia Capers	...	Cleo Jackson / Clunker, Irregular
Steve Franken	...	Tom Voohries, T-Man
Dena Dietrich	...	Mother Carlisle
Dick Fuchs	...	Howard Carlisle
Herb Voland	...	Dr. Victor Fulton
Alan Hale Jr.	...	Harry the Hat (as Alan Hale)
Melora Hardin	...	Carmel Hill (Rev. Hill's Daughter)

Also Known As:

Hill's Angels (UK)

Runtime:

Germany:95 min | USA:99 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Iceland:L | USA:G

Filming Locations:

Burbank, California, USA

Company:

Walt Disney Productions

Trivia:

The final film for veteran character actors Patsy Kelly and Douglas Fowley.

Quotes:

Jane: I'd like to stick it to 'em good!

Movie Connections:

References Serpico (1973)

Fun for the family!

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!