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Plot

Originally conceived as a Gary Cooper western, Only the Valiant reached the screen with Gregory Peck in the lead. Peck plays Richard Lance, a strictly by-the-book Army captain. Though hated by his men, Lance is respected for his military know-how. This comes in very handy when Lance and a detachment of troops attempt to reach, and then hold, an unguarded Army garrison in the middle of Apache Country. Among the film's he-man contingent are Ward Bond, Gig Young, Lon Chaney Jr., Neville Brand, Jeff Corey and Steve Brodie, all delivering topnotch performances. The nominal leading lady is Barbara Payton, whose real-life tragedies were far more dramatic than any film she appeared in. Only the Valiant was based on a novel by Charles Marquis Warren.
MPAA Rating:
Not Yet Rated
Genre(s):
Westerns
Run Time:
105min.
DVD Release Date:
07/01/2008
Director(s):
Gordon M. Douglas
Starring:
Gregory Peck , Barbara Payton , Ward Bond , Gig Young , Lon Chaney, Jr.
Themes:
White People Among Indians,Taming the West
Tone:
Ominous,Rousing,Tense
Keywords:
Native-American,attack,career,cavalry,courage,officer,respect,struggle
Language:
English