The Flim-Flam Man
The Flim-Flam Man

Movie·1967·1h 44m

The Flim-Flam Man

Meet Mordecai Jones; Master of Back-Stabbing, Cork-Screwing and Double-Dealing!

Directed By

Irvin Kershner

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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The Story

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.

Written By

William Rose

Producer

Lawrence Turman

Cinematography

Charles Lang

Music

Jerry Goldsmith

Editor

Robert Swink

Themes

sheriffbased on novel or bookchasesouthern usadesertionrural areaconroad moviebuddy film

Production House

20th Century Fox

Audience Score

71%

23 votes

Skip9%
Timepass22%
Go for it39%
Perfection30%

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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)

// crew

Crew

Irvin Kershner

Irvin Kershner

Director

William Rose

Screenplay

Lawrence Turman

Lawrence Turman

Producer

Jerry Goldsmith

Jerry Goldsmith

Original Music Composer

Charles Lang

Charles Lang

Director of Photography

Robert Swink

Editor

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