Mel Gibson stars as a conniving yet charming gambler trying to win the ultimate jackpot in the comedy-western film Maverick. Jodie Foster co-stars as a seemingly sweet southern belle who proves to be just as charismatic and cunning as Maverick himself.
Plot Summary
Bret Maverick (Mel Gibson) is a gambler who is desperate to make it to the Three Rivers Poker Championship. He is only $3,000 short of the entrance fee, which he figures he can win easily by swindling a group of small-time poker players. However, his opponents turn out to be more wily than they had first appeared, and Maverick soon discovers that he is not the only con man in the game as a host of characters do everything they can to prevent him from competing in the championship.
Cast
- Mel Gibson: Bret Maverick
- Jodie Foster: Annabelle Bransford
- James Garner: Marshal Zane Cooper
- Graham Greene: Joseph
- James Coburn: Commodore Duvall
References
Fast Facts
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Release Date
May 20, 1994
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Director
Richard Donner
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Screenwriter
William Goldman
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Producers
Bruce Davey, Richard Donner
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Distributor
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MPAA Rating
Rated PG
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Run time
127 minutes
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Awards
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U.S. box office gross
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Fact:
Inspired by the 1950s television series of the same name
