Valiant (played by Ewan McGregor) is a protagonist in Valiant.
A wood pigeon from West Nestington who volunteers for the RHPS. Despite his small stature, he joins Squad F, infiltrates the enemy bunker to rescue his friends, and flies to London to deliver a crucial message that alters Allied invasion plans. Bugsy (played by Ricky Gervais) is a protagonist in Valiant.
A brash pigeon who joins the RHPS to escape thugs. He deserts out of fear but rejoins his squad, gets captured by the enemy in France, and is later rescued by Valiant from Von Talon's bunker. Von Talon (played by Tim Curry) appears in Valiant.
A ruthless German peregrine falcon and main antagonist. He captures Mercury, tortures him for intelligence, leads attacks on Squad F, and pursues Valiant to London before being subdued. Sergeant (played by Jim Broadbent) appears in Valiant.
The training sergeant who commands Squad F at the recruit facility and oversees their premature deployment despite incomplete training. Gutsy (played by Hugh Laurie) appears in Valiant.
A war hero and Wing Commander who recruits the pigeons and leads their early deployment. He survives a plane crash in France and aids Squad F in holding off enemy falcons. Mercury (played by John Cleese) appears in Valiant.
An experienced RHPS pigeon captured and tortured by Von Talon after an early ambush. He is rescued by Valiant and later helps Squad F defend the escape route to London. Felix (played by John Hurt) appears in Valiant.
A seagull and barkeeper who is Valiant's best friend. He assists local residents in subduing Von Talon to ensure the mission's success. Lofty (played by Pip Torrens) appears in Valiant.
An intellectual red pigeon assigned to Squad F during training. He has no further plot actions mentioned in the summary.
Valiant (2005) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Valiant
(played by Ewan McGregor) — protagonist
A wood pigeon from West Nestington who volunteers for the RHPS. Despite his small stature, he joins Squad F, infiltrates the enemy bunker to rescue his friends, and flies to London to deliver a crucia...
Bugsy
(played by Ricky Gervais) — protagonist
A brash pigeon who joins the RHPS to escape thugs. He deserts out of fear but rejoins his squad, gets captured by the enemy in France, and is later rescued by Valiant from Von Talon's bunker.
Von Talon
(played by Tim Curry) — supporting
A ruthless German peregrine falcon and main antagonist. He captures Mercury, tortures him for intelligence, leads attacks on Squad F, and pursues Valiant to London before being subdued.
Sergeant
(played by Jim Broadbent) — supporting
The training sergeant who commands Squad F at the recruit facility and oversees their premature deployment despite incomplete training.
Gutsy
(played by Hugh Laurie) — supporting
A war hero and Wing Commander who recruits the pigeons and leads their early deployment. He survives a plane crash in France and aids Squad F in holding off enemy falcons.
Mercury
(played by John Cleese) — supporting
An experienced RHPS pigeon captured and tortured by Von Talon after an early ambush. He is rescued by Valiant and later helps Squad F defend the escape route to London.
Felix
(played by John Hurt) — supporting
A seagull and barkeeper who is Valiant's best friend. He assists local residents in subduing Von Talon to ensure the mission's success.
Lofty
(played by Pip Torrens) — supporting
An intellectual red pigeon assigned to Squad F during training. He has no further plot actions mentioned in the summary.
Victoria
(played by Olivia Williams) — supporting
A dove serving as the camp nurse during training. Valiant develops feelings for her, and they share a kiss at the celebration after the successful mission.
Key Relationships
Valiant → Lofty
(Alliance Squadmate)
Gutsy → Mercury
(Professional Commander)
Mercury → Von Talon
(Conflict Prisoner)
Bugsy → Von Talon
(Conflict Prisoner)
Valiant → Von Talon
(Conflict Arch Enemy)
Valiant → Sergeant
(Professional Training Instructor)
Valiant → Gutsy
(Professional Commanding Officer)
Valiant → Victoria
(Romantic Love Interest)
Valiant → Bugsy
(Alliance Recruit Partner)
Valiant → Felix
(Social Best Friend)
Story Analysis
Small heroes making a big difference during World War II
Plot Progression
The Call to Adventure
Trial and Training
Mission Underway
Behind Enemy Lines
The Final Flight
Directed by Gary Chapman
Valiant (2005) · 5.7/10 · adventure, animation, comedy, family, war
