Rating: PG
Genre:
Comedy
Release Date: 07/29/1997
SubTitles: English/French/Espanol
Dubbed: English/French
Sound: DDS
Run Time: 127 Minutes
Flags: Mild Violence, Adult Situations, Questionable for Children, Western Violence, Suitable for Teens
Distributor/Studio: Warner Home Video
A gunslinging con man develops a tricky scheme to make a killing at a major poker tournament in this comic Western inspired by the popular television show.
Mel Gibson assumes the role of Bret Maverick, the 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 (
Jodie Foster) and the intimidating Angel (
Alfred Molina), 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.
~ Judd Blaise, All Movie Guide
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Two Mavericks--One Western Comedy Hit.
What would you get if you combined Mel Gibson as a '90s Maverick and James Garner, classic TV's original Maverick? You would have a rootin', tootin' shootin' Western comedy. Now, add Jodie Foster as a charming scam artist, an Indian tribe, a ruthless gang of gunslingers, and a $500,000 pot, and you'll have yourself a winning hand. Good Luck.
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