Only the Valiant_
"GREGORY PECK, AS CAPTAIN LANCE, WHO GAVE FORT INVINCIBLE ITS NAME!"
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.
Starring
Gregory Peck, Barbara Payton, Ward Bond
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Only the Valiant was released 75 years ago in 1951.
Overview
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...
Only the Valiant is a Western film with a runtime of 1h 45m.
CAST (16)
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
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
105 min (1h 45m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.4/10 (41 votes)
Popularity
4
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is Only the Valiant?
Only the Valiant has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who stars in Only the Valiant?
The cast of Only the Valiant includes Gregory Peck, Barbara Payton, Ward Bond, Gig Young, Neville Brand.
What is the rating of Only the Valiant?
Only the Valiant has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 41 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Western