The Flim-Flam Man

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1967-09-29

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

104 min

Rated:

NOT RATED

IMDB Ratings:

(1457 Reviews)

Director:

Irvin Kershner

Genres:

Comedy

Cast:

George C. Scott Sue Lyon Harry Morgan Jack Albertson

Writer:

William Rose (screenplay)

Guy Owen (based on a novel by)

Fullplot:

Mordecai Jones (George C. Scott) is a rural con artist (a 'flim flam man') who takes on a young army deserter Curley (Michael Sarrazin) as his protègè and teaches him the tricks of the trade. Sheriff Slade (Harry Morgan) is in hot pursuit of the pair and rich girl Bonnie Lee Packard (Sue Lyon) becomes romantically involved with Curley and helps the fleeing duo stay one step ahead of the sheriff. The film features a great automobile chase scene for those who appreciate this kind of cinema hijinks. Screenplay by William Rose ("It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World").

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