Ten Who Dared

Ten Who Dared is a 1960 American Western film directed by William Beaudine. The film stars Brian Keith, Ben Johnson, John Beal, and James Drury. It tells the story of United States Army officer John Wesley Powell, who was the first to travel down the Colorado River, and the dangers that he and nine other men had to face while making a map of the region during their 1869 expedition. The film was produced by Walt Disney Productions and released by Buena Vista Distribution. It is set in the United States in 1869 and follows the journey of Powell and his team as they navigate the treacherous Colorado River and face various challenges, including internal conflicts and the dangers of the wilderness.