Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow(1963)
A bold man lives a double life... by day, a country parson... by night, a phantom smuggler!
Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow Synopsis
English vicar Dr. Syn becomes a scarecrow on horseback by night to thwart King George III's taxmen.
Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow (1963) is a adventure, drama and family film directed by James Neilson, released on December 6, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Patrick McGoohan, George Cole, Tony Britton and Michael Hordern. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- James Neilson
- Writers:
- William Buchanan, Russell Thorndike, Robert Westerby
- Producers:
- Walt Disney
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Beeson
- Composer:
- Carlo Martelli
- Production:
- Walt Disney Productions
- Status:
- Released
Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow (1963) Trailer
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Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow Cast & Crew
Main cast
Patrick McGoohan
as Dr. Christopher Syn / The Scarecrow
George Cole
as Mr. Sexton Mipps / Hellspite
Tony Britton
as Simon Bates
Michael Hordern
as Squire Thomas Banks
Geoffrey Keen
as General Pugh
Kay Walsh
as Mrs. Waggett
Eric Pohlmann
as King George III
Patrick Wymark
as Joseph Ransley
Alan Dobie
as Mr. Frank Fragg - Prosecutor
Sean Scully
as John Banks / The Curlew
Eric Flynn
as Lt. Philip Brackenbury
David Buck
as Harry Banks
Key crew
Directed by James Neilson, written by William Buchanan, Russell Thorndike and Robert Westerby, produced by Walt Disney.
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Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 18 ratings.
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Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow?
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The main cast of Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow (1963) includes Patrick McGoohan, George Cole, Tony Britton, Michael Hordern and Geoffrey Keen. The film was directed by James Neilson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow released?
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Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow was released on December 6, 1963 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow worth watching?
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Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow (1963) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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