Only the Valiant (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1951, Only the Valiant is an action, drama, adventure and western film directed by Gordon Douglas, running about 105 minutes. “GREGORY PECK, AS CAPTAIN LANCE, WHO GAVE FORT INVINCIBLE ITS NAME!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Only the Valiant stars Gregory Peck as Capt. Richard Lance, Barbara Payton as Cathy Eversham, Ward Bond as Cpl. Timothy Gilchrist and Gig Young as Lt. William Holloway, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Only the Valiant has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Only the Valiant page.
If you liked it. Fans of Only the Valiant tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Only the Valiant (1951)?
- In US, Only the Valiant is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Only the Valiant worth watching?
- Only the Valiant holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Only the Valiant?
- Only the Valiant stars Gregory Peck, Barbara Payton, Ward Bond, Gig Young and Neville Brand.
- When was Only the Valiant released?
- Only the Valiant was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.