Valiant is the 2005 animated adventure about a small wood pigeon who joins the Royal Homing Pigeon Service and helps carry vital messages during the Second World War. The film was produced by Vanguard Animation and directed by Gary Chapman, with a voice cast that includes Ewan McGregor, Ricky Gervais, Tim Curry, Jim Broadbent, Hugh Laurie, John Cleese, John Hurt, Rik Mayall and Olivia Williams.
About the film
Set in 1944, the story follows Valiant, a determined young pigeon who dreams of serving his country. After joining a group of new recruits, he is sent on a dangerous mission across enemy territory while the fearsome Falcon Brigade tries to stop the message from getting through.
The film draws on the real wartime role of messenger pigeons, hundreds of which were used to carry information when radio or telephone contact was not possible. Its family adventure style mixes comedy, action and a simple underdog story about courage, teamwork and doing an important job even when the odds look impossible.
Trailer and official website links
The original UK website promoted the film with Flash-era material, trailers and character information. Modern browsers no longer support classic Flash experiences, so this page keeps the film details in a simple, readable format for visitors looking for information about the official Valiant movie site.
Key details
- Film: Valiant
- Release year: 2005
- Director: Gary Chapman
- Studio: Vanguard Animation
- Genre: animated adventure / war comedy
- Main voices: Ewan McGregor, Ricky Gervais, Tim Curry, Jim Broadbent, Hugh Laurie, John Cleese and John Hurt
For more background, visit the Valiant Movie homepage.