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The Flim-Flam Man
“Meet Mordecai Jones; Master of Back-Stabbing, Cork-Screwing and Double-Dealing!”
7.0 / 10• 1967• 1h 44m•NR• English
ComedyCrime
Storyline
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 & Crew
George C. Scott
Mordecai Jones
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Irvin Kershner's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Flim-Flam Man is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
