This is the opening title track to one of my favorite films of the 1960s. The Flim Flam Man is a Southern Fried screwball comedy starring the late great George C. Scott as Mordecai Jones, an aging grifter who's been traveling around the South cheating people out of money for decades. Along the way he finds a young friend named Curly Treadaway (Michael Sarazzin). Curly is AWOL and on the run from the army, so Mordecai's shady way of living is just right for his current position. The two become partners in the business of "Back Stabbin', Cork Screwin' and Dirty Dealin'". Curly is a natural at grifting, but after he meets a beautiful young girl (Sue Lyon) he realizes that Mordecai's wild and crazy lifestyle isnt going to be for him in the long run. The Flim Flam Man is a special film to me and I've always loved the score by Jerry Goldsmith. Ive actually heard it reused in several other films as well. Its one of his best for sure.
My Trusted MOGs
Jerry Goldsmith was a great film composer.
It's a shame he's not around anymore.
Never heard of this movie... will have to check it out.
My Trusted MOGs
Never heard of this movie as well but will have to check it out.
My Trusted MOGs
you know neither have I, but he was great, I loved his work Star Trek, his work in First Blood, which still gives me chills, just listening to it, my pops is a huge fan of his work, anyway, real shame he's gone now, but his work will live on...peace. James.
My Trusted MOGs
This is lovely. Not familiar with the film (or the composer per say), but will attempt to find it. Interesting post, and enjoyed the music.
My Trusted MOGs
this is great and I never heard of this film before but the plot line tells me I will love it.. I always enjoy your movie related posts, man. well done.
My Trusted MOGs
Thanks guys! Im hoping that this movie will hit DVD one of these days. Ive only watched it on old worn out VHS. It really needs a nice remastering. Id love that.