Only the Valiant
Only the Valiant

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Capt. Richard Lance is unjustly held responsible, by his men and girlfriend, for an Indian massacre death of beloved Lt. Holloway. Holloway is killed while escorting a dangerous Indian chief to another fort's prison. The chief escapes. Knowing their fort is in danger of Indian attack, Lance takes a small group of army misfits to an abandoned nearby army fort to defend a mountain pass against the oncoming Indian assault. Their mission is to stall for time until reinforcements ... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in Only the Valiant:

Gregory Peck
Barbara Payton
Ward Bond
Gig Young
Neville Brand
Lon Chaney Jr.

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Capt. Richard Lance is unjustly held responsible, by his men and girlfriend, for an Indian massacre death of beloved Lt. Holloway. Holloway is killed while escorting a dangerous Indian chief to another fort's prison. The chief escapes. Knowing their fort is in danger of Indian attack, Lance takes a small group of army misfits to an abandoned nearby army fort to defend a mountain pass against the oncoming Indian assault. Their mission is to stall for time until reinforcements from another fort arrive. The men in this small group of malcontents, deserters, psychopaths and cowards all hate Capt. Lance and wish him dead. Much to their chagrin, the men recognize that Lance's survival instincts, military knowledge and leadership are the only chance the group has of staying alive.

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Ozus' World Movie Reviews - 9/10 by Dennis SchwartzGregory Peck was a replacement for Gary Cooper, who never liked the film but nevertheless his grand performance is the main reason the film is any good.
Creative Loafing - 5/10 by Matt BrunsonOut of the 53 theatrical features Gregory Peck made over a 47-year span, the late, great actor always considered the worst to be Only the Valiant ... But this middling Western isn't awful so much as it's awfully indifferent.
User Review - 10/10 by Bruce BI only choose to watch this because Barbara Payton was in it. This film, released in 1951, has the usual elements typical of the westerns released during the 50's; the cavalry needing to protect the territory from a murderous band of Indians, an officer determined to see that task through, and the men with him with various character flaws that he has to merge together into a cohesive unit. This small band must hold on to a fort located close to the Indian village until reinforcements arrive. The Indians know, all to well, that the small band is undermanned, and could be wiped out before the help comes. One major difference for this film, "Only the Valiant", is that it attempts to play out the usual storyline, but at the same time, deliver the message that duty is a paramount concern to be shared by all, even if they don't accept that charge. Gregory Peck embodies the tight-lipped captain of the troop that has to prevent the Indians from breaking out into the territory. The troopers that he takes with him to the small outpost are the dregs of the troop at the fort; they, in turn, have gripes or weaknesses that cause them to wonder if the captain hasn't taken them out because of their general lack of devotion to a cause. Eventually, the captain and the small band confront the hostiles, and at the same time, each confronts his own flaw. The cast includes western stalwarts such as Ward Bond, Gig Young, Neville Brand, Lon Chaney, Jr., and Warner Anderson. A sleeper of a film, and a good solid western for fans of this genre. 5 Stars 2=2=13
User Review - 10/10 by Ryan GONLY THE VALIANT is a gritty good western about the U.S. Cavalry with a manpower shortage battling the Indians. Captain Lance (Gregory Peck) and his men capture an elusive Indian warrior that is the equivalent tof Geronimo, but he escapes. The only thing standing between the Army and the redskins is a narrow passage in a chain of mountains. Peck picks the least useful troops and takes them to Fort Invincible, a cavalry fort that faces the mountain gap. Now, Lance and his troops--a real ragtag bunch of misfits--are all the stand between the world and the Indians. Veteran director Gordon Douglas called the shots on this black & white western and it is grim going, with only one joke. The ending is a surprise. A highly underrated oater about a suicide mission in the desert.
User Review - 8/10 by Carlton RGregory Peck stars in this Western as Apache try to take the fort, But of course there are bad guys in the Cavalry, and a love story thrown in. Gregory is as solid as ever, But how many men will remain standing? Classic action movie.
User Review - 8/10 by David BSolid 1950s western action movie. Understaffed army forts trying to hold back the Apache raids. Although the scenes often reveal the low budget, the acting and story are very good and enough to draw you in.
User Review - 8/10 by Kevin M. WSolid 1950s western action movie. Understaffed army forts trying to hold back the Apache raids. Although the scenes often reveal the low budget, the acting and story are very good and enough to draw you in.
User Review - 6/10 by Paul DPeck leads a disparate group of ill-disciplined cavalry troopers against an Apache uprising. During the defence of a remote fort, both the good and the seemier side of these soldiers is unravelled. Pretty average as a western, but is ahead of it's time in its unflattering portrayals of so many of it's leading characters.

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