The Flim-Flam Man
“Meet Mordecai Jones; Master of Back-Stabbing, Cork-Screwing and Double-Dealing!”
Synopsis
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.
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George C. Scott
Mordecai Jones
Michael Sarrazin
Curley
Sue Lyon
Bonnie Lee Packard
Jack Albertson
Mr. Packard
Alice Ghostley
Mrs. Packard
Albert Salmi
Deputy Meshaw
Slim Pickens
Jarvis Bates
Harry Morgan
Sheriff Slade
Strother Martin
Lovick
George Mitchell
Tetter
Woodrow Parfrey
Super Market Manager
Jay Ose
Second Fertilizer Man
Raymond Guth
First Fertilizer Man
Dale Van Sickel
Deputy Guard (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 22, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$385K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.12x
+$816K net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irvin Kershner
- Screenplay & Story
- William Rose
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- The Flim-Flam Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $385K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irvin Kershner
William Rose, Guy Owen
Jerry Goldsmith
Charles Lang
Robert Swink
Lawrence Turman
Department Leadership Roster
Irvin Kershner
Director
William Rose
Screenplay
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Dorothy Jeakins
Costume Design
Robert Swink
Editor
Lawrence Turman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flim-Flam Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Flim-Flam Man about?
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.
Who directed The Flim-Flam Man?
The Flim-Flam Man was directed by Irvin Kershner.
Who stars in The Flim-Flam Man?
The principal cast of The Flim-Flam Man includes George C. Scott, Michael Sarrazin, Sue Lyon, Jack Albertson, Alice Ghostley.
When was The Flim-Flam Man released and how long is it?
The Flim-Flam Man was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Flim-Flam Man?
The Flim-Flam Man had a reported production budget of $385K and grossed $1.2M at the worldwide box office (3.12 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Flim-Flam Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Flim-Flam Man was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
Is The Flim-Flam Man based on a book or true story?
The Flim-Flam Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Guy Owen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Flim-Flam Man?
The Flim-Flam Man holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).