Guardian of the Wilderness(1976)
The exciting true story of one man's courageous struggle to save America's greatest natural wonders.
Guardian of the Wilderness Synopsis
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.
Guardian of the Wilderness (1976) is a adventure and western film directed by David O'Malley, released on December 7, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Denver Pyle, John Dehner, Ken Berry and Cheryl Miller. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- David O'Malley
- Writers:
- David O'Malley, Casey Conlon
- Production:
- Sunn Classic Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Guardian of the Wilderness Cast & Crew
Main 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
Norman Fell
Jack Kruschen
as Madden
Don Shanks
as Teneiya
- Brett Palmer
Brett Palmer
as Grandchild
- Hyde Clayton
Hyde Clayton
- Prentiss Rowe
Prentiss Rowe
as Roredes
Key crew
Directed by David O'Malley, written by David O'Malley and Casey Conlon.
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Guardian of the Wilderness Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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Guardian of the Wilderness – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Guardian of the Wilderness online?
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Guardian of the Wilderness (1976) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Guardian of the Wilderness?
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The main cast of Guardian of the Wilderness (1976) includes Denver Pyle, John Dehner, Ken Berry, Cheryl Miller and Ford Rainey. The film was directed by David O'Malley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Guardian of the Wilderness released?
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Guardian of the Wilderness was released on December 7, 1976 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Guardian of the Wilderness worth watching?
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Guardian of the Wilderness (1976) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.