Guardian of the Wilderness (1976)

The exciting true story of one man's courageous struggle to save America's greatest natural wonders.

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In 1861, miner Galen Clark learns he has consumption and decides to travel west in his final months. During the journey, he meets naturalist John Muir, who encourages him to live. Along with Native American Teneiya, Galen builds a cabin and settles with his daughter Kathleen. When loggers threaten to destroy their community and the forest, Galen joins forces with Muir and Teneiya to advocate for the area's preservation as Yosemite Park.

Director: David O'Malley
Genre: Adventure, Western
Runtime: 112 min
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Production: Sunn Classic Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: hu

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national park

More Films by Director: David O'Malley
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Guardian of the Wilderness about?
In 1861, miner Galen Clark learns he has consumption and decides to travel west in his final months. During the journey, he meets naturalist John Muir, who encourages him to live. Along with Native American Teneiya, Galen builds a cabin and settles with his daughter Kathleen. When loggers threaten to destroy their community and the forest, Galen joins forces with Muir and Teneiya to advocate for the area's preservation as Yosemite Park.
Who directed Guardian of the Wilderness?
Guardian of the Wilderness was directed by David O'Malley.
Who stars in Guardian of the Wilderness?
Guardian of the Wilderness stars Denver Pyle, John Dehner, Ken Berry, Cheryl Miller, Ford Rainey, Cliff Osmond.
How long is Guardian of the Wilderness?
Guardian of the Wilderness has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
What genre is Guardian of the Wilderness?
Guardian of the Wilderness is a Adventure, Western film.
Where was Guardian of the Wilderness produced?
Guardian of the Wilderness was produced in United States of America.