The Maverick Queen
“Hear Joni James sing.”
Synopsis
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
Top Cast
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Barbara Stanwyck
Kit Banion
Barry Sullivan
Jeff Younger
Scott Brady
Sundance
Mary Murphy
Lucy Lee
Wallace Ford
Jamie
Howard Petrie
Butch Cassidy
Jim Davis
The Stranger
Emile Meyer
Leo Malone
Walter Sande
Sheriff Wilson
George Keymas
Muncie
John Doucette
Loudmouth
Taylor Holmes
Pete Callaher
Pierre Watkin
McMillan
Tristram Coffin
Card Player (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 3, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Kane
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenneth Gamet, DeVallon Scott
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- The Maverick Queen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Kane
Kenneth Gamet, DeVallon Scott, Zane Grey
Victor Young
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Kane
Director
Kenneth Gamet
Screenplay
DeVallon Scott
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Maverick Queen
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What is The Maverick Queen about?
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
Who directed The Maverick Queen?
The Maverick Queen was directed by Joseph Kane.
Who stars in The Maverick Queen?
The principal cast of The Maverick Queen includes Barbara Stanwyck, Barry Sullivan, Scott Brady, Mary Murphy, Wallace Ford.
When was The Maverick Queen released and how long is it?
The Maverick Queen was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Maverick Queen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Maverick Queen was composed by Victor Young.
Is The Maverick Queen based on a book or true story?
The Maverick Queen is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Zane Grey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Maverick Queen?
The Maverick Queen holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).