A veritable master of the trade, con man Mordecai Jones has taken part in his fair share of scams. When he happens upon a young army deserter, Curley, Jones decides to pass on his knowledge of swindling to the likable novice. As the two blaze through the rural South, Curley meets Bonnie Lee Packard, a girl of privilege, who helps the two crooks evade the local sheriff. But Curley soon questions his newfound profession.
George C. Scott
as Mordecai Jones
Sue Lyon
as Bonnie Lee Packard
Harry Morgan
as Sheriff Slade
Jack Albertson
as Mr. Packard
Alice Ghostley
as Mrs. Packard
Albert Salmi
as Deputy Meshaw
Slim Pickens
as Jarvis Bates
Michael Sarrazin
as Curley
Strother Martin
as Lovick
George Mitchell
as Tetter
Woodrow Parfrey
as Super Market Manager
Jay Ose
as Second Fertilizer Man
