The Flim-Flam Man
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.
Year: 1967
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Director: Irvin Kershner
Cast: George C. Scott, Michael Sarrazin, Sue Lyon, Jack Albertson, Alice Ghostley, Albert Salmi
Crew: William Rose (Screenplay), Irvin Kershner (Director), Bill Hickman (Stunts), Dale Van Sickel (Stunts), Tom L. Dittman (Stunts), Guy Owen (Novel)
Runtime: 104 minutes
Release: Aug 22, 1967
IMDb: 7.00/10 by 22 users
Popularity: 0
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: 384
Revenue: 1
Keyword : sheriff, based on novel or book, chase, southern usa, desertion, rural area, con, road movie, buddy film
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