The actor Patrick McGoohan played many roles in his long career not the least of which was Number 6 in The Prisoner. A cerebral style of entertainment many now embrace as a cult-classic.

McGoohan said of the series, “Nobody has a name, everyone wears a number. It’s a reflection of the pressure on all of us today to be numbered, to give up our individualism. This is a contemporary subject, not science fiction.”

If pure adventure is what you crave then, “The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh” ranks as one of his best. From the Scarecrow’s eerie laugh in the opening scene to outsmarting the King’s soldiers at every turn, there is quality from start to finish.

The interesting relevance of this three-part series is that it portrays a real event. A story about what happens when those in government become tyrants. A time with harsh laws, heavy taxation, and the average citizen has a hard life forced upon them. In fact, while watching this film you might gain a glimpse into the Obama years.

Thanks for the memories Patrick McGoohan, alias Dr. Syn.