There are many characters who come along in the movies who give us more fun and laughter than we care to remember. But while we enjoy their visit, there is something very profound in what they also taught us. So it is with this movie. "The Film-Flam Man" is a serious and yet so hilarious story, one can readily imagine, there being such a character. Taken from the exploits of several, real con men during the depression and deep in the rural South, that Hollywood legend George C. Scott had no trouble bringing 'Mordecai Jones' to life. His side kick for this episode of his life is none other than Michael Sarrazin who plays Curley Treadaway. Other notable actors who maintain integrity in this film are Harry Morgan as Sheriff Slad, Jack Albertson, Albert Salmi and Slim Pickens as Jarvis Bates. The two drifters take advantage of the greed of others for their immediate needs, then set out for the big Con in the city. Unfortunately, Treddaway falls for a beautiful young girl called Bonnie Lee Packard which lead the two into the arms of the law. Now its time for the young man to choose to either run or face the consequences. Good fun. ***
Review of The Flim-Flam Man
