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Maverick

  • 19941994
  • PGPG
  • 2h 7m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
110K
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Jodie Foster, Mel Gibson, and James Garner in Maverick (1994)
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ActionAdventureComedy

Bret Maverick, needing money for a poker tournament, faces various comic mishaps and challenges, including a charming woman thief.Bret Maverick, needing money for a poker tournament, faces various comic mishaps and challenges, including a charming woman thief.Bret Maverick, needing money for a poker tournament, faces various comic mishaps and challenges, including a charming woman thief.

IMDb RATING
7.0/10
110K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,890
348
  • Director
    • Richard Donner
  • Writers
    • Roy Huggins
    • William Goldman
  • Stars
    • Mel Gibson
    • Jodie Foster
    • James Garner
Top credits
  • Director
    • Richard Donner
  • Writers
    • Roy Huggins
    • William Goldman
  • Stars
    • Mel Gibson
    • Jodie Foster
    • James Garner
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 144User reviews
    • 53Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

    Videos2

    Maverick
    Trailer 1:25
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    Trailer 2:17
    Maverick

    Photos83

    Mel Gibson in Maverick (1994)
    Jodie Foster, Mel Gibson, and James Garner in Maverick (1994)
    Jodie Foster and Mel Gibson in Maverick (1994)
    Jodie Foster, Mel Gibson, and James Garner in Maverick (1994)
    Jodie Foster, Mel Gibson, and James Garner in Maverick (1994)
    Mel Gibson in Maverick (1994)
    Jodie Foster, Mel Gibson, and James Garner in Maverick (1994)
    Jodie Foster, Mel Gibson, and James Garner in Maverick (1994)
    Jodie Foster, Mel Gibson, and James Garner in Maverick (1994)
    Maverick (1994)
    Jodie Foster, Mel Gibson, and James Garner in Maverick (1994)
    Jodie Foster and Mel Gibson in Maverick (1994)

    Top cast

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    Mel Gibson
    Mel Gibson
    • Bret Maverickas Bret Maverick
    Jodie Foster
    Jodie Foster
    • Annabelle Bransfordas Annabelle Bransford
    James Garner
    James Garner
    • Marshal Zane Cooperas Marshal Zane Cooper
    Graham Greene
    Graham Greene
    • Josephas Joseph
    Alfred Molina
    Alfred Molina
    • Angelas Angel
    James Coburn
    James Coburn
    • Commodore Duvallas Commodore Duvall
    Dub Taylor
    Dub Taylor
    • Room Clerkas Room Clerk
    Geoffrey Lewis
    Geoffrey Lewis
    • Matthew Wickeras Matthew Wicker…
    Paul L. Smith
    Paul L. Smith
    • The Archdukeas The Archduke
    Dan Hedaya
    Dan Hedaya
    • Twitchy, Riverboat Poker Playeras Twitchy, Riverboat Poker Player
    Dennis Fimple
    Dennis Fimple
    • Stutteringas Stuttering
    Denver Pyle
    Denver Pyle
    • Old Gambler on Riverboatas Old Gambler on Riverboat
    Clint Black
    Clint Black
    • Sweet-Faced Gambleras Sweet-Faced Gambler
    Max Perlich
    Max Perlich
    • Johnny Hardinas Johnny Hardin
    Art LaFleur
    Art LaFleur
    • Poker Playeras Poker Player
    • (as Art La Fleur)
    Leo Gordon
    Leo Gordon
    • Poker Playeras Poker Player
    • (as Leo V. Gordon)
    Paul Tuerpe
    • Poker Playeras Poker Player
    Jean De Baer
    • Mary Margretas Mary Margret
    • Director
      • Richard Donner
    • Writers
      • Roy Huggins(television series Maverick)
      • William Goldman
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Maverick is recreated from the character James Garner created in the 1950s TV program. Maverick is a gambler who would rather con someone than fight them. He needs an additional three thousand dollars in order to enter a Winner Take All poker game that begins in a few days. He tries to win some, tries to collect a few debts, and recover a little loot for the reward, all with a light hearted air. He joins forces with a woman gambler with a marvelous, though fake, southern accent as the two both try and enter the game. —John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The greatest gambler in the West has finally met his match.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Western
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The steamship "Lauren Belle" is named for producer Lauren Shuler Donner, wife of Richard Donner. She also appears as the bathhouse maid. Zane Cooper (James Garner) calls her "Mrs. D" as she is leaving.
    • Goofs
      When Bret asks Joseph to "Shake his head, fire his gun and yell", a jet airplane can be seen flying over Joseph's head as he plays along with Bret's request. Obviously, jets didn't exist in the time that this film was set.
    • Quotes

      Maverick: Oh, you sure do pick the spots.

      Joseph: Yeah, I know. You know the next time you people come and drive us off our land I'm gonna find a nice piece of swamp that's so God-awful, maybe then you'll leave us the hell alone.

    • Alternate versions
      The post-2003 release plasters the 1992 Warner Bros. opening logo with the 1999 CGI variant featuring the TimeWarner byline.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Crooklyn/Clean Slate/The Crow/Babyfever/Sunday's Children (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Ride Gambler Ride
      Written and Performed by Randy Newman

      [this is the film's theme song but only plays over end credits]

    User reviews144

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Richard Donner sure knows how to make an entertaining movie!
    After making entertaining movies such as the "Lethal Weapon" movies, "The Goonies" and "Scrooged", Richard Donner the man behind all those movies, brings us "Maverick", an excellent and fun 'modern' western with a fun story and entertaining characters played by veteran-actors who seemed to have lots of fun working on this movie.

    The best thing about "Maverick" is the 'fun' feeling that this movie has. You can tell that the actors worked on this movie with lots of pleasure and fun. Mel Gibson is a wonderful and fun leading man as Bert uhmm I mean Bret Maverick. The cast is filled with many other big names such as: Jodie Foster, James Garner, Graham Greene, Alfred Molina, James Coburn, Dan Hedaya, Margot Kidder and Danny Glover in a fun cameo.

    The story is really strong and full with fun twists and plenty of comical situations. Yes, "Maverick" is a real fun 'no worries' movie. Truly one of the most underrated movies.

    8/10

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    FAQ1

    • What is the signifigance of Bret uncovering the robbers face, and looking like he knows him from somewhere, and the robber looking at him the same way?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 15, 1994 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tay Chơi Siêu Hạng
    • Filming locations
      • Columbia River Gorge, Oregon, USA
    • Production companies
      • Donner/Shuler-Donner Productions
      • Icon Entertainment International
      • Icon Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $75,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $101,631,272
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $17,248,545
      • May 22, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $183,031,272
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 7 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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