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Release Year1989
Runtime3 Seasons
LanguageEnglish
Certification15
GenresComedy, Crime, Mystery
Votes27
DirectorDean Hargrove, Joel Steiger
WritersDean Hargrove, Joel Steiger
TypeWeb Series
Rating7.4 out of 10
Cast4 credited
Also Known AsFather Dowling Mysteries
About Father Dowling Mysteries
Father Dowling is a sleuthing parish priest from Chicago who investigates baffling crimes
Directed by Dean Hargrove, Joel Steiger, Father Dowling Mysteries leans on a strong ensemble — Tom Bosley, Tracy Nelson, James Stephens — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1989.
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