Only the Valiant, a classic western adventure, based on a novel by Charles Marquis Warren, the film tells the story of a Cavalry officer who volunteers for a suicidal mission to fight the hostile Apaches in an effort to prove his loyalty to his men and the woman he loves.
- Mister ArnMarch 5, 2025*Only the Valiant* is a last-stand cavalry Western where a divided group of soldiers must hold off a relentless enemy. The premise is strong, and Peck delivers a solid performance, with the black-and-white cinematography complementing the film’s darker tone. However, it never fully capitalizes on its potential, resulting in a Western that feels more serviceable than memorable.
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Only the Valiant was released on April 21, 1951.
Only the Valiant was directed by Gordon Douglas.
Only the Valiant has a runtime of 1h 44m.
Only the Valiant was produced by William Cagney.
Only the Valiant, a classic western adventure, based on a novel by Charles Marquis Warren, the film tells the story of a Cavalry officer who volunteers for a suicidal mission to fight the hostile Apaches in an effort to prove his loyalty to his men and the woman he loves.
The key characters in Only the Valiant are Capt. Richard Lance (Gregory Peck), Cathy Eversham (Barbara Payton), Cpl. Timothy Gilchrist (Ward Bond).
Only the Valiant is rated Not Rated.
Only the Valiant is a Drama, Western, Action film.
Only the Valiant has an audience rating of 4.7 out of 10.