Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Mel Gibson | ... | Bret Maverick | |
Jodie Foster | ... | Annabelle Bransford | |
James Garner | ... | Marshal Zane Cooper | |
Graham Greene | ... | Joseph | |
Alfred Molina | ... | Angel | |
James Coburn | ... | Commodore Duvall | |
Dub Taylor | ... | Room Clerk | |
Geoffrey Lewis | ... | Matthew Wicker / Eugene, Banker | |
Paul L. Smith | ... | The Archduke | |
Dan Hedaya | ... | Twitchy, Riverboat Poker Player | |
Dennis Fimple | ... | Stuttering | |
Denver Pyle | ... | Old Gambler on Riverboat | |
Clint Black | ... | Sweet-Faced Gambler | |
Max Perlich | ... | Johnny Hardin | |
Art LaFleur | ... | Poker Player (as Art La Fleur) |
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. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
I Recently saw this film for the second time and the film is really amusing.
Mel Gibson plays his roll terrific and the film has a great number of unexpected developments.
The film is really enjoyable and i think the nomination for the Oscar is justified.
I think that the majority of people agree with me on this and that this film has become a classic over the years.
The story is surprising and unexpected developments,the action and humor make it that this film has become such a great popularity.