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The Flim-Flam Man

  • 19671967
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
2.3K
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Sue Lyon and Michael Sarrazin in The Flim-Flam Man (1967)
ActionComedyCrime
A rural con artist and an army deserter cheat the townsfolk and are aided by a rich gal who shields the fleeing duo from the wrath of the pursuing sheriff.A rural con artist and an army deserter cheat the townsfolk and are aided by a rich gal who shields the fleeing duo from the wrath of the pursuing sheriff.A rural con artist and an army deserter cheat the townsfolk and are aided by a rich gal who shields the fleeing duo from the wrath of the pursuing sheriff.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
2.3K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Irvin Kershner
  • Writers
    • William Rose(screenplay)
    • Guy Owen(based on a novel by)
  • Stars
    • George C. Scott
    • Sue Lyon
    • Harry Morgan
  • Director
    • Irvin Kershner
  • Writers
    • William Rose(screenplay)
    • Guy Owen(based on a novel by)
  • Stars
    • George C. Scott
    • Sue Lyon
    • Harry Morgan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 45User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    George C. Scott in The Flim-Flam Man (1967)
    George C. Scott and Michael Sarrazin in The Flim-Flam Man (1967)
    George C. Scott and Michael Sarrazin in The Flim-Flam Man (1967)
    Slim Pickens, George C. Scott, and Michael Sarrazin in The Flim-Flam Man (1967)
    Harry Morgan, Albert Salmi, and Michael Sarrazin in The Flim-Flam Man (1967)
    George C. Scott and Michael Sarrazin in The Flim-Flam Man (1967)
    Sue Lyon and Michael Sarrazin in The Flim-Flam Man (1967)
    George C. Scott and Harry Morgan in The Flim-Flam Man (1967)
    Michael Sarrazin in The Flim-Flam Man (1967)
    Sue Lyon and Michael Sarrazin in The Flim-Flam Man (1967)
    George C. Scott, Sue Lyon, and Michael Sarrazin in The Flim-Flam Man (1967)
    George C. Scott, Harry Morgan, Albert Salmi, and Michael Sarrazin in The Flim-Flam Man (1967)

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    George C. Scott
    George C. Scott
    • Mordecai
    Sue Lyon
    Sue Lyon
    • Bonnie Lee Packard
    Harry Morgan
    Harry Morgan
    • Sheriff Slade
    Jack Albertson
    Jack Albertson
    • Mr. Packard
    Alice Ghostley
    Alice Ghostley
    • Mrs. Packard
    Albert Salmi
    Albert Salmi
    • Deputy Meshaw
    Slim Pickens
    Slim Pickens
    • Jarvis Bates
    Michael Sarrazin
    Michael Sarrazin
    • Curley
    Strother Martin
    Strother Martin
    • Lovick
    George Mitchell
    George Mitchell
    • Tetter
    Woodrow Parfrey
    Woodrow Parfrey
    • Super Market Manager
    Jay Ose
    • Second Fertilizer Man
    Raymond Guth
    • First Fertilizer Man
    • (as Ray Guth)
    Jesse Baker
    • Doodle Powell
    • (uncredited)
    Dale Van Sickel
    Dale Van Sickel
    • Deputy-Guard
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Irvin Kershner
    • Writers
      • William Rose(screenplay)
      • Guy Owen(based on a novel by)
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      This movie was filmed in Lexington, Kentucky and surrounding small towns, including Richmond, Winchester, and Irvine, Kentucky. The scene which shows the green bridge and A&P store was shot in Irvine, a small Appalachian town in Estill County, Kentucky. Townspeople had never witnessed a movie being made, and many stood excitedly watching the process. Highly acclaimed actor Harry Dean Stanton was born in West Irvine, which is very close in location to shots taken for this movie. However, Stanton had long since departed for Hollywood, and had already starred in many classic hit shows and movies by that time.
    • Goofs
      The deflated tires are fully inflated when the truck leaves the railroad tracks.
    • Quotes

      Curley: They catch us now, they gonna hang us!

    • Connections
      Features Peyton Place (1964)

    User reviews45

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    This movie need to be better known!
    I saw this film on AMC a while back and fell in love with its charm and hilarity. The film is about a runaway teenager and a seasoned old "crook". The movie is very funny, with one great scene linked to the next one. Directed by Irvin Kershner (Empire Strikes Back). Here, he shows a flair for staging complex set pieces and good comic timing. George C. Scott, always great, seems to be the perfect choice as the old con-man. As playful as this film is, there are some tender moments between the characters, adding some heart to an already fun movie. I hope this movie becomes more widespread in the future, since I feel so many are missing out on this one!

    This movie was so good, I hunted down the next scheduled airing on TV, and made sure I recorded it. I've enjoyed it on tape ever since. Here's hoping for a future DVD!
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    • valkilmersbrain
    • Jul 21, 2001

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 21, 1967 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Flim Flam Man
    • Filming locations
      • Frankfort, Kentucky, USA(MP Jeep Scene filmed on Glenns Creek Road, Caboose hideout was at Old Crow Distillery on Glenns Creek Road)
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $3,845,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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