Movie

Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow

“A bold man lives a double life... by day, a country parson... by night, a phantom smuggler!”

★ 6.9(18)19631h 38m

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Good to know

Director: James Neilson
Release date: 1963-12-06
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Walt Disney Productions

Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow — trailer

About Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow

Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow is a 1963 movie in the Adventure, Drama and Family genres, directed by James Neilson, starring Patrick McGoohan, George Cole and Tony Britton. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 18 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

English vicar Dr. Syn becomes a scarecrow on horseback by night to thwart King George III's taxmen.

Cast

Patrick McGoohan

Dr. Christopher Syn / The Scarecrow

George Cole

Mr. Sexton Mipps / Hellspite

Tony Britton

Simon Bates

Michael Hordern

Squire Thomas Banks

Geoffrey Keen

General Pugh

Kay Walsh

Mrs. Waggett

Eric Pohlmann

King George III

Patrick Wymark

Joseph Ransley

Alan Dobie

Mr. Frank Fragg - Prosecutor

Sean Scully

John Banks / The Curlew

Eric Flynn

Lt. Philip Brackenbury

David Buck

Harry Banks

Themes & keywords

smuggling (contraband)scarecrowbritish armytaxesoppressionpress gang

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow in Mexico?+

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Is Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow on Netflix?+

Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow?+

Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow?+

Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow stars Patrick McGoohan, George Cole, Tony Britton, Michael Hordern and Geoffrey Keen.

When did Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow come out?+

Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow is a 1963 movie directed by James Neilson.

What genre is Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow?+

Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow is Adventure, Drama and Family film.

Who directed Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow?+

Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow was directed by James Neilson.