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Bret maverick tv series 19811982 the movie database. James garner stars as charming gambler bret maverick in this, the first episode of the longrunning western television series maverick. When sold by, this product will be manufactured on demand using dvdr recordable media. On five singlesided discs with most offering four episodes apiece, episode titles are listed on the discs themselves. In this sequel series, maverick has settled down in sweetwater, arizona territory, where he owns a ranch and is coowner of the. Though maverick wanted to lead a quiet life, something always seemed to get in his way as he tried to adjust to the changing times and. Download the tv guide app for iphone, ipad and android. From the tv iv download movie full in hd, divx, dvd, ipod quality. James garner shows how the west was won in a card game.
Download to watch offline and even view it on a big screen using chromecast. Tom guthrie, who is trying to get reelected as sheriff, tries to get maverick to keep a low profile, but bret is working on the biggest con of his life and isnt going to stop now. Sly and clever, none of the mavericks are much for acts of derring do, but they can be courageous when the situation calls for it. With james garner, ed bruce, ramon bieri, richard hamilton. The show ran from september 22, 1957 to july 8, 1962 on abc and stars james garner as bret maverick, an adroitly articulate cardsharp.
Watch bret maverick season 1 episode 1 the lazy ace 1. And though cardsharks bret and bart would just as soon slip out of town. Bret maverick sees the king of cardsharps getting tied down and trying to play it respectable almost. But rogues will be rogues, and bret still schemes and stirs up trouble, despite toms best efforts. Following in the footsteps of both nichols 1971 and the rockford files 19741980, while staying true to the spirit of the original maverick, bret maverick is a sure bet for surefire sly. Season 1 1957 starring james garner and jack kelly on dvd and bluray. Complete series 5 discs 1984 james garner, ed bruce ramon bieri bret maverick. Summary of season 1 1957 7 discs hollywood veteran james garner stars in this old west series as bret maverick, a charismatic card shark with a knack for landing himself in the middle of conflict primarily between lawabiding citizens and the villains who are out to exploit them. Season 1, episode 21 the open range is home for the brothers maverick, who are searching for the oneand unseenman who can clear them of murder. With jack kelly, james garner, roger moore, lane chandler. Wisecracking ladies man bret maverick garner and his more serious brother. The series aired on nbc from december 1, 1981 to may 4, 1982.
Click here and start watching the full episode in seconds. Bret maverick is a superb professional poker gambler, as handy with the handgun as he handles the cards, but also a. He takes on as a partner the former sheriff who comes with a shady background. Bret stumbles into this ticklish situation and poses as toms lawyer before a wild kangaroo. Bret and bart maverick are welldressed gamblers who migrate from town to town always looking for a good game. Stable cast with varying stories, often centered on conflict between the ambitious sheriff and everyone else. In this sequel series, maverick has settled down in sweetwater, arizona territory, where he owns a ranch and is coowner of. Garner would go one to play mel gibsons father in the movie version of the original series a. Wrongfully convicted of robbery and murder, bret is scheduled to be hanged.