Valerie (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1957, Valerie is a drama, crime and western film directed by Gerd Oswald, running about 82 minutes. “Was she guilty of the sins for which she stood accused?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the American Civil War, former Union Major John Garth marries pretty settler Valerie but tragedy strikes and the two spouses end up in court where they give two different conflicting accounts of their marriage.
Who’s in it. Valerie stars Sterling Hayden as John Garth, Anita Ekberg as Valerie Horvat, Anthony Steel as Reverend Steven Blake and Peter Walker as Herb Garth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Valerie has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Valerie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Valerie tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Valerie (1957)?
- In US, Valerie is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Valerie worth watching?
- Valerie holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Valerie?
- Valerie stars Sterling Hayden, Anita Ekberg, Anthony Steel, Peter Walker and Jered Barclay.
- When was Valerie released?
- Valerie was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.