The Flim-Flam Man
22/08/1967
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.
Movie Information
George C. Scott
as Mordecai Jones
Michael Sarrazin
as Curley
Sue Lyon
as Bonnie Lee Packard
Jack Albertson
as Mr. Packard
Alice Ghostley
as Mrs. Packard
Albert Salmi
as Deputy Meshaw
Slim Pickens
as Jarvis Bates
Harry Morgan
as Sheriff Slade
Strother Martin
as Lovick
George Mitchell
as Tetter
Woodrow Parfrey
as Super Market Manager
Jay Ose
as Second Fertilizer Man
Raymond Guth
as First Fertilizer Man
Dale Van Sickel
as Deputy Guard (uncredited)
