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The Scarecrow

The Scarecrow

The Scarecrow

The Scarecrow

1982•1h 28m•

★5.7(10 ratings)

CrimeDramaHorror

Overview

The same night as a girl is slain in the woods, the teenagers Sam and Les are robbed of all of their hard earned hens. In the quest for their hens they cross the murderer's path.

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Main Cast

Jono Smith

Jono Smith

Ned Poindexter

Tracy Mann

Tracy Mann

Prudence Poindexter

Daniel McLaren

Daniel McLaren

Les Wilson

John Carradine

John Carradine

Hubert Salter

Bruce Allpress

Bruce Allpress

Uncle Athol

Philip Holder

Philip Holder

Constable Ramsbottom

Stephen Taylor

Stephen Taylor

Herbert Poindexter

Desmond Kelly

Desmond Kelly

Mr. Poindexter

Anne Flannery

Anne Flannery

Mrs. Poindexter

Denise O'Connell

Denise O'Connell

Angela Potroz

Jonathan Hardy

Jonathan Hardy

Charlie Dabney

Martyn Sanderson

Martyn Sanderson

Ned as Adult (voice)

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Sam Pillsbury
Assistant Director: Jonothan Cullinane
Assistant Director: Grahame McLean

Writing

Writer: Michael Heath
Novel: Ronald Hugh Morrieson

Cinematography

Director of Photography: James Bartle

Editing

Editor: Ian John

Art Direction

Production Design: Neil Angwin

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Glenys Hitchens

Did You Know?

#1

The runtime is 88 minutes (1h 28m).

#2

The film was directed by Sam Pillsbury.

#3

The screenplay was written by Michael Heath.

#4

Cinematography was handled by James Bartle.

#5

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0084636.

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Rating

5.7/10

Average

10 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

The Scarecrow

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

PG

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

New Zealand

Production Companies:

Oasis Films

New Zealand National Film Unit

New Zealand Film Commission

New Zealand Film Commission