What is Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow?
Topic: Film "Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow" (1963).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1963
- Release date
- Dec 6, 1963
- Genres
- Adventure, Drama, Family
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.9/10
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Topic: Film "Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow" (1963).
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Title: Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow (1963).
Release Date: 12/22/1963 (US).
Genres: Adventure, Drama, and Family.
Runtime: 1h 38m.
Plot: English vicar Dr. Syn becomes a scarecrow on horseback by night to thwart King George III's taxmen. A bold man lives a double life... by day, a country parson... by night, a phantom smuggler!
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Title/Year: Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow (1963).
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Alternative Title: Scarecrow of Romney Marsh, The (1963).
Rating: 71% (Kinobox) or 70% (
Should you watch it?
“A mild-mannered English vicar leads a secret double life as a daring, phantom smuggler.”
- Features a compelling dual-performance by Patrick McGoohan as both vicar and outlaw.
- Offers a unique premise centered on 18th-century English smuggling operations.
- Provides an atmospheric look at historical Dymchurch and the Romney Marsh region.
- The pacing and narrative style reflect its origins as a 1963 theatrical release which may feel dated to modern audiences.
Watch it if you enjoy classic adventure stories featuring masked vigilantes and historical settings.
The film maintains a family-friendly tone with a steady, classic adventure pace suitable for general audiences.
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Is Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow worth watching?
It is a well-regarded classic adventure film featuring a strong performance by Patrick McGoohan that is worth watching for fans of historical fiction.
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How long is the film?
The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-eight minutes.
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