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The Flim-Flam Man
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The Flim-Flam Man

1967-08-22 · 104 min · ★ 7.0

Comedy · Crime

Mordecai Jones, a silver-tongued swindler and self-proclaimed “M.B.S., C.S., D.D.—Master of Back-Stabbing, Cork-Screwing and Double-Dealing,” has made a career out of charming and cheating his way through life. Played with devilish charm by George C. Scott, Jones takes on a new protégé in Curley, a wide-eyed Army deserter eager for direction. Together, they crisscross the backroads of the rural South, pulling off a string of homespun cons while staying one step ahead of a relentless local sheriff. Along the way, Curley falls for Bonnie Lee Packard, a rebellious heiress who joins their misadventures. But as the scams grow riskier, Curley begins to wonder whether a life of flimflam is worth the price. With its colorful characters, offbeat humor, and standout performance by Scott, The Flim-Flam Man is a rollicking Southern caper about cons, conscience, and unlikely camaraderie.

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Directors
Irvin Kershner
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 384,500
Revenue
USD 1,200,000

Top Cast

George C. ScottGeorge C. ScottMordecai Jones
Michael SarrazinMichael SarrazinCurley
Sue LyonSue LyonBonnie Lee Packard
Jack AlbertsonJack AlbertsonMr. Packard
Alice GhostleyAlice GhostleyMrs. Packard
Albert SalmiAlbert SalmiDeputy Meshaw
Slim PickensSlim PickensJarvis Bates
Harry MorganHarry MorganSheriff Slade
Strother MartinStrother MartinLovick
George MitchellGeorge MitchellTetter
Woodrow ParfreyWoodrow ParfreySuper Market Manager
Jay OseSecond Fertilizer Man
Raymond GuthRaymond GuthFirst Fertilizer Man
Dale Van SickelDale Van SickelDeputy Guard (uncredited)

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