Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow
"A bold man lives a double life... by day, a country parson... by night, a phantom smuggler!"
Originally released in 1963. Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow is a adventure/drama film. directed by James Neilson.
Starring Patrick McGoohan, George Cole, and Tony Britton
Synopsis
English vicar Dr. Syn becomes a scarecrow on horseback by night to thwart King George III's taxmen.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 6, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (18 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow about?
English vicar Dr. Syn becomes a scarecrow on horseback by night to thwart King George III's taxmen.
Who directed Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow?
Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow was directed by James Neilson.
How long is Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow?
Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow released?
Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow was released on December 6, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow?
The main cast of Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow includes Patrick McGoohan, George Cole, Tony Britton, Michael Hordern, Geoffrey Keen.