IMDb >
"Father Dowling Mysteries" (1989)
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditsepisode listepisodes castepisode ratings... by rating... by votestv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsrecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summaryplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips"Father Dowling Mysteries" (1989) More at IMDbPro »TV series 1989-1991
| Photos (see all 1 | slideshow) |
 |
Overview
User Rating:
Directors:
Writer:
Robert Hamilton (writer) (episode)
Seasons:
Release Date:
20 January 1989 (USA)
more
Plot:
Father Frank Dowling is a fine Catholic priest in a Chicago parish, but drives his housekeeper Marie...
more
Plot Keywords:
Awards:
Nominated for Primetime Emmy.
more
NewsDesk:
User Comments:
witty, funny and inspiring
more (12 total)
Cast
(Series Cast Summary - 5 of 40) | Tom Bosley | ... | Father Frank Dowling / ... (44 episodes, 1987-1991) |
| Tracy Nelson | ... | Sister Stephanie 'Steve' Oskowski (44 episodes, 1987-1991) |
 | Mary Wickes | ... | Marie Murkin / ... (44 episodes, 1987-1991) |
| James Stephens | ... | Father Philip Prestwick (39 episodes, 1987-1991) |
| Regina Krueger | ... | Sgt. Clancy / ... (28 episodes, 1989-1991) |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Father Dowling Investigates (UK)
more
more
Runtime:
USA:45 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Filming Locations:
Company:
Fun Stuff
Movie Connections:
Follows Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery (1987) (TV)
more
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (12 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for "Father Dowling Mysteries" (1989) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Mystic River | The Thin Man | Strangers on a Train | Wonderland | Sister Act |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Episode guide | Full cast and crew | Company credits |
| News articles | IMDb TV section | IMDb Crime section |
| IMDb USA section | Add this title to MyMovies |
You may add a new episode for this TV series by clicking the 'add episode' button
okay, the theme to this series was a bit far fetched (a priest and a nun investigating the goings on in the criminal underworld indeed!) but nevertheless, it was enjoyable, funny and easy going to watch. It was first shown on British TV around 1989/90 and I instantly became hooked! To me Father Dowling himself was the inspiration I had been looking for. When I was a teenager I had only two ambitions in life; to become a priest or a criminal investigator. Father Dowling was both these rolled up in one! brilliant! Although I must admit, he didn't seem to take Mass all that often considering what his job was. As for Sister Stephanie, she too is the perfect model any young woman could want to follow if they were thinking about becoming a nun. Dressing up like a penguin does not necessarily you won't look pretty, as Stephanie managed to show! It's a pity the Catholic Church can't churn out more people like these two in real life. If it did, its future may look a bit more rosey too!