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Guardian of the Wilderness
“The exciting true story of one man's courageous struggle to save America's greatest natural wonders.”
7.0 / 10• 1976• 1h 52m•NR• Hungarian
AdventureWestern
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Denver Pyle
Galen Clark
Lead
John Dehner
John Muir
Ken Berry
Zachary Moore
Cheryl Miller
Kathleen Clark
Ford Rainey
Abraham Lincoln
Cliff Osmond
McCollough
Norman Fell
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Jack Kruschen
Madden
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. David O'Malley's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Guardian of the Wilderness is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
