Maverick
"In their hands, a deck of cards was the only thing more dangerous than a gun."
Originally released in 1994. Maverick is a action/adventure film. directed by Richard Donner. With a runtime of 2h 7m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster, and James Garner
Synopsis
Bret Maverick is a gambler who would rather con someone than fight them, and needs an additional $3k in order to enter a winner-takes-all poker game beginning in a few days. He joins forces with a woman with a marvelous Southern accent, and the two try and enter the game.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 20, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
2h 7m
127 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (1,702 votes)
Budget
$75M
Production budget
Box Office
$183M
2.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mel Gibson
as Bret Maverick
Jodie Foster
as Annabelle Bransford
James Garner
as Marshal Zane Cooper
Graham Greene
as Joseph
Alfred Molina
as Angel
James Coburn
as Commodore Duvall
Dub Taylor
as Room Clerk
Geoffrey Lewis
as Matthew Wicker / Eugene, Banker
Paul L. Smith
as The Archduke
Dan Hedaya
as Twitchy, Riverboat Poker Player
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $75,000,000
- Revenue
- $183,031,272
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Icon Productions
- Donner/Shuler-Donner Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maverick about?
Bret Maverick is a gambler who would rather con someone than fight them, and needs an additional $3k in order to enter a winner-takes-all poker game beginning in a few days. He joins forces with a ...
Who directed Maverick?
Maverick was directed by Richard Donner.
How long is Maverick?
Maverick has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
When was Maverick released?
Maverick was released on May 20, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Maverick?
The main cast of Maverick includes Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster, James Garner, Graham Greene, Alfred Molina.
Is Maverick worth watching?
Maverick has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 1,702 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.