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A con artist with a heart of gold? No, just gold.
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Shell Game (1975)

70s TV cheesecaper chaosforgotten gem

Overview

ComedyAdventureTV MovieCrime

A convicted con artist sets out to expose the head of a charity fund who has been embezzling money to cover his huge gambling losses.

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con artistembezzlementgambling debt

Standout Aspects

Acting

John Davidson's surprisingly committed con man energy.

Production

Gloriously dated 70s aesthetic, every frame screams polyester.

Best for:Background: Perfect folding-laundry entertainment from 1975.·Solo: When you want obscure TV movie bragging rights.
Glenn Jordan

Director

Glenn Jordan

ReleasedMay 9, 1975
Runtime1h 11m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Thoroughbred Productions

Top Cast

John Davidson

John Davidson

Max Castle

Robert Sampson

Robert Sampson

Stephen Castle

Jack Kehoe

Jack Kehoe

Lyle Rettig

Joan Van Ark

Joan Van Ark

Shirley

Louise Latham

Louise Latham

Constance Margolin

Robert Symonds

Robert Symonds

Carruthers

Gary Sandy

Gary Sandy

Bellhop

Cliff Emmich

Cliff Emmich

Carmichael

Frank Corsentino

Frank Corsentino

Short Man

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Glenn Jordan directed this between stage work and before his Emmy-winning miniseries era.

Cultural

1975 TV movies loved reformed criminals; this rode the wave post-Sting but with zero budget.

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