Guardian of the Wilderness

Guardian of the Wilderness

112 mins | Adventure, Western | Dec. 7, 1976

In 1861, miner Galen Clark (Denver Pyle) learns he has consumption and decides to travel west in his final months. During the journey, he meets naturalist John Muir (John Dehner), who encourages him to live. Along with Native American Teneiya (Don Shanks), Galen builds a cabin and settles with his daughter, Kathleen (Cheryl Miller). 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.

Guardian of the Wilderness

112 mins | Adventure, Western | Dec. 7, 1976

Guardian of the Wilderness
In 1861, miner Galen Clark (Denver Pyle) learns he has consumption and decides to travel west in his final months. During the journey, he meets naturalist John Muir (John Dehner), who encourages him to live. Along with Native American Teneiya (Don Shanks), Galen builds a cabin and settles with his daughter, Kathleen (Cheryl Miller). 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.
IMDb rating 7.5
Producers Sunn Classic Pictures
Original title Guardian of the Wilderness
Directors David O'Malley
Writers David O'Malley, Casey Conlon

Cast

Denver Pyle

as Galen Clark

John Dehner

as John Muir

Ken Berry

as Zachary Moore

Cheryl Miller

as Kathleen Clark

Ford Rainey

as Abraham Lincoln

Cliff Osmond

as McCollough

Jack Kruschen

as Madden

Don Shanks

as Teneiya

Brett Palmer

as Grandchild

Prentiss Rowe

as Roredes