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The Flim-Flam Man (1967)

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Mordrcai Jones (George C. Scott) is a rural con artist (a 'flim flam man') who takes on a... See full summary »

Director:

Irvin Kershner

Writers:

William Rose (screenplay), Guy Owen (novel)
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
George C. Scott ...
Mordecai Jones
Sue Lyon ...
Bonnie Lee Packard
Harry Morgan ...
Sheriff Slade
Jack Albertson ...
Mr. Packard
Alice Ghostley Alice Ghostley ...
Mrs. Packard
Albert Salmi Albert Salmi ...
Deputy Meshaw
Slim Pickens ...
Jarvis Bates
Michael Sarrazin ...
Curley
Strother Martin Strother Martin ...
Lovick
George Mitchell George Mitchell ...
Tetter
Woodrow Parfrey ...
Super Market Manager
Jay Ose Jay Ose ...
Second Fertilizer Man
Raymond Guth Raymond Guth ...
First Fertilizer Man (as Ray Guth)
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Storyline

Mordrcai 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 protégé 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"). Written by alfiehitchie  

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Plot Keywords:

Sheriff | Con Artist | Chase | Rural | Con  | See more »

Taglines:

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

Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(West Germany) See more »

Also Known As:

One Born Every Minute See more »

Filming Locations:

Irvine, Kentucky, USA See more »

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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

4-Track Stereo (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The Vaughn Tobacco Warehouses in Lexington, Kentucky were converted to soundstages for interior shooting of this film. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: In the car chase through town after hitting the watermelon trailer, Mordecai and Curley are being accosted by townspeople in the alley. Mordecai has his hat knocked off revealing dark hair with only the sides of his hair still gray. See more »

Quotes

Mordecai Jones: Son, you'd be amazed at the hundreds of satisfied students I've matriculated over the last 50 years!
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Connections

Features "Peyton Place" (1964) See more »