Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow (1963)
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- G
- 1h 38min
- Adventure
- 21 Nov 1975 (USA)
- Movie
In eighteenth century England, the mysterious masked rider known as the Scarecrow (Patrick McGoohan) leads a rebel band to save the town of Romney Marsh from King George III's (Eric Pohlmann's) oppression and Naval press gangs.
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Cast
| Patrick McGoohan | ... |
Dr. Christopher Syn / the Scarecrow
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| George Cole | ... |
Mr. Sexton Mipps / Hellspite
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| Tony Britton | ... |
Simon Bates
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| Michael Hordern | ... |
Squire Thomas Banks
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| Geoffrey Keen | ... |
General Pugh
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| Kay Walsh | ... |
Mrs. Waggett
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| Eric Pohlmann | ... |
King George III
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| Patrick Wymark | ... |
Joseph Ransley
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Alan Dobie | ... |
Mr. Frank Fragg - Prosecutor
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Sean Scully | ... |
John Banks / The Curlew
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Eric Flynn | ... |
Lt. Philip Brackenbury
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| David Buck | ... |
Harry Banks
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| Percy Herbert | ... |
Dover Castle Jailer
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| Robert Brown | ... |
Sam Farley
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Jill Curzon | ... |
Katharine Banks
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| Mark Dignam | ... |
The Bishop
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Gordon Gostelow | ... |
Ben
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| Bruce Seton | ... |
Beadle
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Allan McClelland | ... |
2nd Jailer
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| Richard O'Sullivan | ... |
George Ransley
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| Simon Lack | ... |
Dragoon Corporal
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| Elsie Wagstaff | ... |
Mrs. Ransley
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Wallace Bosco | ... |
Villager in Courtroom (uncredited)
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| Jim Brady | ... |
Dover Castle Guard (uncredited)
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| Maxwell Craig | ... |
Dover Castle Guard (uncredited)
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Dan Cressey | ... |
Villager in Courtroom (uncredited)
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Colin McKenzie | ... |
Dragoon in Courtroom (uncredited)
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Joe Phelps | ... |
Member of Press Gang (uncredited)
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Jack Taylor | ... |
Dragoon Arresting Simon and Harry (uncredited)
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| Jerold Wells | ... |
Leader of Press Gang (uncredited)
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Directed by
| James Neilson | ||
Written by
| William Buchanan | ... | (novel: Christopher Syn) |
| Russell Thorndike | ... | (novel: Christopher Syn) |
| Robert Westerby | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Bill Anderson | ... | co-producer |
| Hugh Attwooll | ... | associate producer |
| Walt Disney | ... | producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Gerard Schurmann | ||
| Carlo Martelli | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| Paul Beeson | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Peter Boita | ||
Casting By
| Maude Spector | ||
Art Direction by
| Michael Stringer | ||
Costume Design by
| Anthony Mendleson | ||
Makeup Department
| Harry Frampton | ... | makeup artist |
| Henry Montsash | ... | hair stylist (as H. Montsash) |
Production Management
| Peter Manley | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| John Peverall | ... | assistant director |
| Dusty Symonds | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Peter James | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| C. Le Mesurier | ... | sound recordist (as C. F. Le Messurier) |
| C.C. Stevens | ... | sound recordist |
| Les Wiggins | ... | sound editor |
| Graham V. Hartstone | ... | sound assistant (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| David Harcourt | ... | camera operator |
| Ray Sturgess | ... | additional photography |
Music Department
| Terry Gilkyson | ... | composer: song "Scarecrow" |
| Gerard Schurmann | ... | music director |
Script and Continuity Department
| Pamela Mann | ... | continuity |
Transportation Department
| Brian Payne | ... | unit driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Dennison Thornton | ... | publicity director (uncredited) |
| Jayson Wall | ... | Restoration associate: 2007 film restoration (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Productions (presents)
Distributors
- Buena Vista Distribution Company (1963) (United States) (theatrical) (as Buena Vista Distribution Co., Inc.)
- Walt Disney Company (1963) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International Mexico (1965) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Centrala Wynajmu Filmów (1966) (Poland) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista Distribution Company (1975) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Disney Channel (1983) (United States) (tv) (as The Disney Channel)
- Walt Disney Home Video (1986) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Walt Disney Home Video (1986) (United States) (VHS) (pan and scan)
- Walt Disney Home Entertainment (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (2008) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- NovaStar Digital (post-production sound services)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A poor eighteenth century English coastal farming community survives King George III's (Eric Pohlmann's) ruinous taxes thanks to a smuggling ring created by its masked leader called the Scarecrow (Patrick McGoohan). The ring's success leads King George III to order the Royal Army's General Pugh (Geoffrey Keen) to capture and execute the ringleaders. It is a battle of wits and action that the Scarecrow must win to save not only his own life, but those of the men he leads while keeping the vital smuggling operation running. Written by C. Comly |
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| Taglines | He rides the marshes like a demon ghost, striking terror into the hearts of evil men throughout the land ! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Released theatrically in England two months before it aired on American television (February 9, 1964) as "The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh" in three parts on The Magical World of Disney (1954). Feature film edit cuts over an hour of subplots, paring it down to a lean action suspense thriller. See more » |
| Goofs | When Syn and his party enter the prison cell, they close the door behind them (where presumably it remains unlocked); yet, the prison guards do not notice the door was unlocked when they check in on the cell inmates. When the guards leave, they apparently also leave it unlocked, since Syn and his party have no trouble exiting. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Remake of Night Creatures (1962). See more » |
| Quotes |
Dr. Christopher Syn:
You're dead! Run for your life! See more » |