The Flim-Flam Man
The Flim-Flam Man

The Flim-Flam Man

7.0

1 hr 44 min

1967-08-22

22

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.

Comedy

Crime

Trailers

Characters

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

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