The movie in discussion is “Guardian of the Wilderness”, a 1976 release. This film narrates the life story of Galen Clark, whose efforts were pivotal in establishing Yosemite National Park. The movie production was directed by David O’Malley and features stars like Denver Pyle who played Galen Clark, John Dehner portrayed as John Muir, and Ken Berry as Zachary Moore.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of “Guardian of the Wilderness” was undertaken largely at Smith & Moorehouse Reservoir located in the Uinta Mountains, Utah, USA. However, the filming dates for the movie are currently unavailable.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Denver Pyle | Galen Clark |
| John Dehner | John Muir |
| Ken Berry | Zachary Moore |
| Cheryl Miller | Kathleen Clark |
| Ford Rainey | Abraham Lincoln |
| Cliff Osmond | McCollough |
| Norman Fell | |
| Jack Kruschen | Madden |
| Melissa Jones | |
| Don Shanks | Teneiya |
| Brett Palmer | Grandchild |
| Hyde Clayton | |
| Prentiss Rowe | Roredes |
| Coleman Creel | |
| Tom Carlin | |
| Michael C. Kavanagh | |
| Lynn Lehmann | |
| Earl Benton | |
| Michael Ruud | (as Michael Rudd) |
| Robert Keith | Missionary |
| Bruno the Bear | Bear (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film runs for approximately 1 hour 52 minutes.
- The storyline uncovers the life of Galen Clark who is disappointed with his life until a series of adventurous oncidents changed his life.
- The film ends with Clark launching a campaign against the aggressive lumber companies provoking the President, Abraham Lincoln, to designate Yosemite the first public land grant.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Smith & Moorehouse Reservoir, Uinta Mountains, Utah, USA
- Latitude: 40.7599494
- Longitude: -111.1041635
- Place ID: ChIJ56L6Z2YdUocRnhJYrkw-Wsw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Smith and Morehouse Reservoir, Utah 84036, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
