Fire on the Mountain

In this gripping neo-Western drama, a young land developer turns against the government when his own ranch is threatened by an Army missile base expansion, joining forces with a widowed rancher who's refused to sell his land, sparking a fierce battle of wills between two equally stubborn adversaries. Based on Edward Abbey's 1962 novel, Fire on the Mountain marks Ron Howard's last major acting role before he transitioned into directing, and features a talented cast including Buddy Ebsen and Julie Carmen.