The Flim-Flam Man

The story

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. ScottMordecai Jones

Michael SarrazinCurley

Sue LyonBonnie Lee Packard

Jack AlbertsonMr. Packard

Alice GhostleyMrs. Packard

Albert SalmiDeputy Meshaw

Slim PickensJarvis Bates

Harry MorganSheriff Slade

Strother MartinLovick

George MitchellTetter

Woodrow ParfreySuper Market Manager

Jay Ose

Jay OseSecond Fertilizer Man