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The Flim-Flam Man

  • 1967
  • Approved
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
2.8K
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Sue Lyon and Michael Sarrazin in The Flim-Flam Man (1967)
CaperSatireActionComedyCrime

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.

  • Director
    • Irvin Kershner
  • Writers
    • William Rose
    • Guy Owen
  • Stars
    • George C. Scott
    • Sue Lyon
    • Harry Morgan
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    2.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Irvin Kershner
    • Writers
      • William Rose
      • Guy Owen
    • Stars
      • George C. Scott
      • Sue Lyon
      • Harry Morgan
    • 51User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast15

    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
      • Guy Owen
    • All cast & crew
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    Reviewers say 'The Flim-Flam Man' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Although Jay Ose is credited only with playing the small part of "2nd Fertilizer Man," the Los Angeles Times reported during filming that he was on set to coach George C. Scott in his role as a con artist. Ose, a professional magician and card dealer, is apparently the man whose hands appear in the close-up shots of Mordecai Jones doing particularly elaborate card tricks.
    • Goofs
      The deflated tires are fully inflated when the truck leaves the railroad tracks.
    • Quotes
      • Mordecai Jones: Only cheat the cheaters, boy - you can't cheat an honest man!
    • Connections
      Features Peyton Place (1964)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 21, 1967 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El amable estafador
    • Filming locations
      • Paynes Depot, Kentucky, USA(Opening sequence and titles filmed here)
    • Production company
      • 20th Century Fox
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $3,845,000 (estimated)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 44m(104 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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