Question: Who was the director of the 1969 neo-noir film starring the actor who played Bret Maverick in the 1950s western comedy series "Maverick" ?
Sentence (from "James Garner"): James Garner (born James Scott Bumgarner; April 7, 1928 – July 19, 2014) was an American actor, producer, and voice artist.
Relevant evidence: No