Directed by: Richard Donner
Writing credits: Roy Huggins, William Goldman
Movie Genre: Adventure/Comedy/Western
Released: 1994
Running Time: 127 minutes
Rating: PG13
Maverick is a 1994 comedy Western movie, based on the 1950s television series Maverick, and created by Roy Huggins. It was directed by Richard Donner from a screenplay by William Goldman and features Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster, and James Garner.
Bret Maverick is a handsome rogue who hopes to cheat his way to success. In need of a large stake to enter a major card competition on a Louisiana steamboat, Maverick decides to take advantage of a few small-town poker players.
These include the seemingly sweet Annabelle Bransford and the intimidating Angel, neither of whom is too happy about their loss.
Things become even more complicated for Maverick when the law gets involved, with Marshal Zane Cooper (James Garner, who played the role of Maverick in the original television series) giving chase.
A series of stagecoach chases, complicated cons, and gun battles ensues, with Annabelle and Maverick finding time for plenty of flirtation along the way.
Tagline: The greatest gambler in the West has finally met his match.