The Flim-Flam Man

"The Flim-Flam Man" is a 1967 American comedy film directed by Irvin Kershner. It stars George C. Scott as Mordecai Jones, a skilled con artist who, along with his young accomplice Curley (played by Michael Sarrazin), travels through the rural South, swindling people with various scams.

The film is based on the novel "The Ballad of the Flim-Flam Man" by Guy Owen. The story revolves around Mordecai and Curley's adventures as they use their cunning and deceptive skills to outsmart the authorities and make a living on the road. The title "Flim-Flam Man" is a colloquial term for a con artist or a trickster.

"The Flim-Flam Man" is known for its humor, character-driven narrative, and the performances of the cast, particularly George C. Scott in the lead role.