Guardian of the Wilderness

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

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.

Release Date

December 7, 1976

Status

Released

Original Title

Guardian of the Wilderness

Runtime

1h 52min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

Sunn Classic Pictures