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• Actors: Patrick McGoohan, George Cole, Tony Britton, Michael Hordern, Geoffrey Keen
• Directors: James Neilson
• Writers: Robert Westerby, Russell Thorndike
• Producers: Bill Anderson, Hugh Attwooll, Walt Disney
• Format: NTSC
• Language: English
• Rating: G (General Audience)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Buena Vista Home Ent
• VHS Release Date: November 18, 1986
• Run Time: 129 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (122 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 630170780X
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,489 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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The year is 1736, and rebellion rolls across the English countryside as the peasants of the Dymchurch parish struggle inder the strain created by King George III's oppressive taxes. To crush the resistance of the local commoners, the tyrannical General Pugh (Geoffrey Keen) is dispatched to the area, where he begins a reign of terror. But, from his refuge in the swamps of Romney Marsh, the Irish vicar Dr. Syn (Patrick McGoohan), disguised as 'The Scarecrow', rides with a courageous band of smugglers to the defense of the hard-pressed farmers. Swashbuckling deeds and explosive action highlight this classic Disney tale of intrigue and adventure!

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122 of 123 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars McGoohan is magnificent!!, November 27, 2002

By	Deborah MacGillivray "Author," (US & UK) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

A much filmed story as Dr. Syn, Peter Cushing - Oliver Reed's version called Night Creatures are good, but this version done as a three part Disney production is outstanding. I saw this as a child and instantly fell in love with Patrick McGoohan, my first crush...lol, and have been a big fan ever since. It is a rousing tale of smuggling, of phantoms on the moor and outwitting the King's men. I have it on video, but would desperately love to see this one released on DVD.

It is a shame that Disney neglects the group of English based films they did in late 50's. There were some wonderful films such as Scarecrow that need release.

79 of 83 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Disney.....you're killing me!!!!, August 4, 2004

By	Lynn Hawk "CLR102174" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Walt Disney Treasures - Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow (DVD)

I was anxiously awaiting Scarecrow to be released on DVD when I received notice from Amazon that it was not coming out yet. I re-read the email 5 times because I was sure I was reading wrong. And yes, I'm heartbroken. I have a old, old, old tape of the Scarecrow that I recorded back in the 1980's directly from TV. After all these years, the sound and picture are awful, I think it's dry rotted by now. This is an absolutely fantastic movie, Patrick McGoohan is awesome. The Scarecrow is a very important part of my childhood. Come on Disney, I'm desperate here! Stop torturing me and release it on DVD!!!

49 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally! A Nov. 11 2008 release!, February 20, 2008

By	Paul J. Mular (San Carlos, CA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Walt Disney Treasures - Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow (DVD)

From the official Disney Press Release:

Disney Treasures Wave 8
Dr. Syn, The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh
November 11, 2008

"Dr Syn, Alias the Scarecrow," which first aired as three separate episodes on Disney's weekly TV show under the title "The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh," was edited for theatrical releases in England and the U.S. This DVD set includes all three of the original TV episodes plus the theatrical version of the film that was released in England.

Here is the link to the new Treasures DVD release:
Dr Syn-Scarecrow of Romney Marsh