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The Flim-Flam Man (1967)

Movie ★ 7.0 104 min

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.

Irvin Kershner Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 22, 1967
Runtime
104 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$384,500
Box office
$1.2M
IMDb
tt0061678
Language

Themes

Cast

George C. Scott George C. Scott Mordecai Jones Michael Sarrazin Michael Sarrazin Curley Sue Lyon Sue Lyon Bonnie Lee Packard Jack Albertson Jack Albertson Mr. Packard Alice Ghostley Alice Ghostley Mrs. Packard Albert Salmi Albert Salmi Deputy Meshaw Slim Pickens Slim Pickens Jarvis Bates Harry Morgan Harry Morgan Sheriff Slade Strother Martin Strother Martin Lovick George Mitchell George Mitchell Tetter Woodrow Parfrey Woodrow Parfrey Super Market Manager Jay Ose Second Fertilizer Man Raymond Guth Raymond Guth First Fertilizer Man Dale Van Sickel Dale Van Sickel Deputy Guard (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Flim-Flam Man about?
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.
Who directed The Flim-Flam Man?
The Flim-Flam Man was directed by Irvin Kershner.
Who stars in The Flim-Flam Man?
The Flim-Flam Man stars George C. Scott, Michael Sarrazin, Sue Lyon, Jack Albertson.
When was The Flim-Flam Man released?
The Flim-Flam Man is a 1967 comedy, crime film.
Where can I watch The Flim-Flam Man?
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