Only the Valiant
“GREGORY PECK, AS CAPTAIN LANCE, WHO GAVE FORT INVINCIBLE ITS NAME!”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Gregory Peck
Capt. Richard Lance
Barbara Payton
Cathy Eversham
Ward Bond
Cpl. Timothy Gilchrist
Gig Young
Lt. William Holloway
Neville Brand
Sgt. Ben Murdock
Lon Chaney Jr.
Trooper Kebussyan
Jeff Corey
Joe Harmony
Warner Anderson
Trooper Rutledge
Steve Brodie
Trooper Onstot
Dan Riss
Lt. Jerry Winters
Terry Kilburn
Trooper Saxton
Herbert Heyes
Col. Drumm
Art Baker
Capt. Jennings
Hugh Sanders
Capt. Eversham
Michael Ansara
Tucsos
Nana Bryant
Mrs. Drumm
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 13, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 6, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Douglas
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Brown, Edmund H. North
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Only the Valiant
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- William Cagney Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Douglas
Harry Brown, Edmund H. North, Charles Marquis Warren
Franz Waxman
Lionel Lindon
Robert Seiter, Walter Hannemann
William Cagney
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Douglas
Director
Harry Brown
Screenplay
Edmund H. North
Screenplay
Leah Rhodes
Costume Design
William Cagney
Producer
Wiard B. Ihnen
Production Design
Robert Seiter
Editor
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Walter Hannemann
Editor
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Only the Valiant
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Only the Valiant about?
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.
Who directed Only the Valiant?
Only the Valiant was directed by Gordon Douglas.
Who stars in Only the Valiant?
The principal cast of Only the Valiant includes Gregory Peck, Barbara Payton, Ward Bond, Gig Young, Neville Brand.
When was Only the Valiant released and how long is it?
Only the Valiant was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Only the Valiant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Only the Valiant was composed by Franz Waxman.
Is Only the Valiant based on a book or true story?
Only the Valiant is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Marquis Warren".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Only the Valiant?
Only the Valiant holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).