The Maverick Queen

A classic Western that blends romance and undercover tension, with a bittersweet edge and steady, easy-going pace.

Directed by

Joseph Kane

Genres

Western

Starring

Barbara Stanwyck, Barry Sullivan, Scott Brady

Tagline

Hear Joni James sing.

Overview

Kit Banion, a Virginia-born beauty and product of post-Civil War chaos, has settled in Wyoming and prospered; acquiring a fortune and a hotel, which, like the owner bears the name of "The Maverick Queen."---a title picked up by Kit in her earlier days in Wyoming when she took every unbranded steer and put her own brand on it. Love and trouble enter her life in the person of a Pinkerton detective posing as Jeff Younger, nephew of the infamous Younger brothers. He is dedicated to catching Butch Cassidy and the members of The Wild Bunch

How it feels

Tense, romantic, earnest and melancholic. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Deception, crime, love, betrayal

Content

Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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