Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow
1963, English. Directed by James Neilson.
A bold man lives a double life... by day, a country parson... by night, a phantom smuggler!
English vicar Dr. Syn becomes a scarecrow on horseback by night to thwart King George III's taxmen.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Cast & crew
- James NeilsonDirector
- Patrick McGoohanDr. Christopher Syn / The Scarecrow
- George ColeMr. Sexton Mipps / Hellspite
- Tony BrittonSimon Bates
- Michael HordernSquire Thomas Banks
- Geoffrey KeenGeneral Pugh
- Kay WalshMrs. Waggett
- Eric PohlmannKing George III
- Patrick WymarkJoseph Ransley
- Alan DobieMr. Frank Fragg - Prosecutor
- Sean ScullyJohn Banks / The Curlew
- Eric FlynnLt. Philip Brackenbury
- David BuckHarry Banks
Details
- Released
- 6 December 1963
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Robert Westerby
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Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow: quick answers
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How long is Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow?
Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
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Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow on?
Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 December 1963. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow?
If you liked Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow, try Hilda and the Mountain King, A Dog's Purpose, The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon.
Who directed Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow?
Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow (1963) was directed by James Neilson and stars Patrick McGoohan, George Cole, Tony Britton.