The Flim-Flam Man (1967)

The Flim-Flam Man (1967)

Meet Mordecai Jones; Master of Back-Stabbing, Cork-Screwing and Double-Dealing! 1967-08-22 United States of America 104 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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 is Mordecai Jones
Mordecai Jones
Sue Lyon is Bonnie Lee Packard
Bonnie Lee Packard
Jack Albertson is Mr. Packard
Mr. Packard
Alice Ghostley is Mrs. Packard
Mrs. Packard
Albert Salmi is Deputy Meshaw
Deputy Meshaw
Slim Pickens is Jarvis Bates
Jarvis Bates
Harry Morgan is Sheriff Slade
Sheriff Slade
Woodrow Parfrey is Super Market Manager
Super Market Manager
Jay Ose is Second Fertilizer Man
Second Fertilizer Man