Maverick (1994)

In the movie "Maverick" (1994), a charming gambler named Bret Maverick played by Mel Gibson sets out to participate in a high-stakes poker tournament with the hopes of winning a large sum of money. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and forms unlikely alliances with a female con artist named Annabelle Bransford played by Jodie Foster and a rugged marshal named Zane Cooper played by James Garner. The film is a blend of comedy, action, and adventure as Maverick navigates deception, rivalries, and surprises on his journey to the poker championship.