Product Details

• Actors: Jack Kelly, James Garner, Roger Moore, Sailor Vincent, Fred Carson
• Writers: Roy Huggins
• Format: Black & White, HiFi Sound, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Warner Home Video
• VHS Release Date: January 13, 1998
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 0790731290
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #293,174 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Customer Reviews

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Maverick episode written first and meant as the intro., July 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Maverick: Point Blank [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This was the first episode of "Maverick" to be written. Roy Huggins had intended it as the first one to be broadcast as well but the studio insisted on using a rewrite of a story that they already owned instead, so that they wouldn't have to pay Huggins the creator fees. Standard policy for the period. 29-year-old James Garner is superb in delivering the complex and mature characterization of Bret Maverick and a young Mike Connors, who later played TV's "Mannix," is the episode's guest villain. The show has a verve, energy, and intelligence that set the tone for the run of the series. It is by definition an excellent start for experiencing "Maverick."

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Garner started a new genre, April 2, 2004

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JediMack (VALRICO, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maverick: Point Blank [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Maverick is at his best as the cowboy - gambler who is the smartest guy in the room but used quips instead of arrogance to make his points. He is almost the anti-hero, because he isn't the fastest gun and knows it. He uyses his brains and sense of humor to win the day. He also has a strong sense of right and wrong, which was probably odd for a professional gambler.

I love all the garner Mavericks and wish they would release more.

Given that these were had in the 50's, they are all family friendly.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Maverick, not the best, September 10, 1999

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Dan (Realityville, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maverick: Point Blank [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I thought this was more of a standard western than other Maverick episodes. If you like the series, you'll enjoy adding this to your collection. if you haven't seen the series, I'd suggest starting with "Shady Deal at Sunny Acres" or "According to Hoyle."