The Flim-Flam Man (1967)
Meet Mordecai Jones; Master of Back-Stabbing, Cork-Screwing and Double-Dealing!
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.
Cast
- George C. Scott - Mordecai Jones
- Michael Sarrazin - Curley
- Sue Lyon - Bonnie Lee Packard
- Jack Albertson - Mr. Packard
- Alice Ghostley - Mrs. Packard
- Albert Salmi - Deputy Meshaw
- Slim Pickens - Jarvis Bates
- Harry Morgan - Sheriff Slade
- Strother Martin - Lovick
- George Mitchell - Tetter
Screenplay
- William Rose (Screenplay)
- Guy Owen (Novel)
Keywords
sheriff, based on novel or book, chase, southern usa, desertion, rural area, con, road movie, buddy film
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, Alice Ghostley, Albert Salmi.
- How long is The Flim-Flam Man?
- The Flim-Flam Man has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is The Flim-Flam Man?
- The Flim-Flam Man is a Comedy, Crime film.
- What is the budget of The Flim-Flam Man?
- The Flim-Flam Man had a budget of $384,500.
- How much did The Flim-Flam Man gross?
- The Flim-Flam Man grossed $1M worldwide.
- Where was The Flim-Flam Man produced?
- The Flim-Flam Man was produced in United States of America.