The Flim-Flam Man

Where to watch · United States

Not on any service here yet.

The Flim-Flam Man (1967)

Directed by Irvin Kershner

“Meet Mordecai Jones; Master of Back-Stabbing, Cork-Screwing and Double-Dealing!”

Comedy, Crime · 1h 44m

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.

Rate it first

No account needed. Others' takes stay sealed until you rate.

?/10

Cast

Crew

Director
Irvin Kershner
Screenplay
William Rose
Novel
Guy Owen
Director of Photography
Charles Lang
Original Music Composer
Jerry Goldsmith
Editor
Robert Swink
Producer
Lawrence Turman

Details

Release date
1967-08-22
Runtime
1h 44m
Genres
Comedy, Crime
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Production
20th Century Fox
Budget
$384,500
Box office
$1,200,000