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Guardian of the Wilderness
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Guardian of the Wilderness

1976-12-07 · 112 min · ★ 7.0

Adventure · Western

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.

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Directors
David O'Malley
Production companies
Sunn Classic Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Denver PyleDenver PyleGalen Clark
John DehnerJohn DehnerJohn Muir
Ken BerryKen BerryZachary Moore
Cheryl MillerCheryl MillerKathleen Clark
Ford RaineyFord RaineyAbraham Lincoln
Cliff OsmondCliff OsmondMcCollough
Norman FellNorman Fell
Jack KruschenJack KruschenMadden
Don ShanksDon ShanksTeneiya
Brett PalmerGrandchild
Hyde Clayton
Prentiss RoweRoredes
Coleman Creel
Tom Carlin
Melissa Jones

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