The Flim-Flam Man
22/08/1967
2h



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


Woodrow Parfrey
Super Market Manager
Jay Ose
Second Fertilizer Man


Raymond Guth
First Fertilizer Man


Dale Van Sickel
Deputy Guard (uncredited)
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