The Flim-Flam Man

The Flim-Flam Man is a 1967 American film directed by Irvin Kershner, starring George C. Scott, Michael Sarrazin and Sue Lyon, based on the novel The Ballad of the Flim-Flam Man by Guy Owen. The film boasts a cast of well-known character actors in supporting roles, including Jack Albertson, Slim Pickens, Strother Martin, Harry Morgan and Albert Salmi. The movie is also noted for its jovial musical score by composer Jerry Goldsmith. It was shot in... More

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  • 1967

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  • 1 h 44 min

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  • The Flim-Flam Man

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Directed by

Irvin Kershner

Irvin Kershner (April 29, 1923 – November 27, 2010) was an American film director and occasional actor, best known for directing quirky, independent films early in his career, and then Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. With Jewish roots, Irvin Kershner's artistic and cultural...

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  • 1967

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  • 1 h 44 min

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The Ballad of the Flim-Flam Man

The Ballad of the Flim-Flam Man is a novel written by Guy Owen.

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List Rank Year Note
  • 1,721
  • Apr 25, 2010
  • 6.5

The Movie List: the first 9200 of 2010-04-25

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