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An updating of the classic Western TV series "Maverick," this comic oater finds our fast-talking, hard-gambling hero surviving many adventures while trying to come up with enough money to play in a high-stakes poker game. Penned by William Goldman with music by Randy Newman. Academy Award Nominations: Best Costume Design. Read more

Starring	Jodie Foster, Mel Gibson, James Garner, Alfred Molina
Director	Richard Donner
Genres	Action/Adventure, Comedy

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Foster defends Gibson again at Beaver screening
- 17 Mar 2011
Jodie Foster took time out of a special screening of her new film The Beaver to ask moviegoers to "appreciate" Mel Gibson's performance onscreen instead of concentrating on his personal troubles. The Silence of the Lambs star directs her old pal in the film, which is released following months of scrutiny aimed at Gibson over his nasty split from ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the Oscar winner - who starred alongside the actor in 1994's... Read more
Foster: 'Gibson is most loved movie star'
- 20 Oct 2010
Jodie Foster is convinced her pal Mel Gibson will be able to successfully resurrect his movie career following his recent personal problems as he is "the most loved man in the film business". Gibson's personal life was thrust into the spotlight earlier this year (10) when his ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva accused him of knocking her teeth out during a fight in January (10). Tapes of their bitter arguments later surfaced online and hit headlines across the world. His latest film offering, The Read more
Cruise swoops in for Top Gun sequel
- 15 Oct 2010
Tom Cruise is reportedly flying back to the big screen in a sequel to 1986 classic Top Gun. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer hinted last year (09) that he was working on a follow-up to a hugely popular "aviation" movie, sparking rumours the hit film would be revived for a new generation of cinema-goers. Bosses at Paramount Pictures have now kick-started work on the sequel, by hiring original director Tony Scott and the film's star Cruise, according to NYmag.com's Vulture blog. The website reports... Read more
Gibson & Foster to reunite
- 11 Jul 2009
Mel Gibson is reportedly set to make his acting comeback - in a film directed by his Maverick co-star Jodie Foster. The Hollywood actor has shunned movie roles in the last few years, preferring instead to focus on his work as a director. But Gibson is reportedly eyeing a return to a leading role with his pal Foster, who has signed up to helm The Beaver, about a depressed man who finds solace in a hand-puppet, according to Variety.com. Funnyman Jim Carrey was previously rumoured to be in the... Read more
Top Gun sequel on the way?
- 30 Jun 2010
Movie bosses are in talks to bring Tom Cruise back for a sequel to his hit 1986 movie Top Gun. The original film's producer, Jerry Bruckheimer, has confirmed he's been approached with plans to resurrect Cruise's character, Lieutenant Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell, for a follow-up to the naval aviation drama. Bruckheimer admits movie executives have "kicked around some ideas" but they are still a long way from giving the project the green light. He tells MTV.com, "We were recently approached again... Read more

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  An updating of the classic Western TV series "Maverick," this comic oater finds our fast-talking, hard-gambling hero surviving many adventures while trying to come up with enough money to play in a high-stakes poker game. Penned by William Goldman with music by Randy Newman. Academy Award ...