The Flim-Flam Man

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

Sep 21 1967 Approved 1h 44m
Action, Comedy, Crime

A veritable master of the trade, con man Mordecai Jones has taken part in his fair share of scams. When he happens upon a young army deserter, Curley, Jones decides to pass on his knowledge of swindling to the likable novice. As the two blaze through the rural South, Curley meets Bonnie Lee Packard, a girl of privilege, who helps the two crooks evade the local sheriff. But Curley soon questions his newfound profession.

Plot

Mordecai Jones is a rural con artist (a 'flim-flam man') who takes on a young army deserter; Curley as his protege, and teaches him the tricks of the trade. Sheriff Slade is in hot pursuit of the pair, and rich girl Bonnie Lee Packard becomes romantically involved with Curley, and helps the fleeing duo stay one step ahead of the sheriff.

Written by

William Rose, Guy Owen

Directed by

Irvin Kershner

Cast

George C. Scott, Sue Lyon, Harry Morgan

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

20th Century Fox

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
2,732
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA