The Petrified Forest

Name: The Petrified Forest
Released: 1936-02-08
Rating: 7.1

7.1/10 (223)

·1936· 82 min

Director: Archie Mayo

"AGAIN THEY TRIUMPH!...The stars of 'Human Bondage' in a picture greater than the play!"

Gabby, the waitress in an isolated Arizona diner, dreams of a bigger and better life. One day penniless intellectual Alan drifts into the joint and the two strike up a rapport. Soon enough, notorious killer Duke Mantee takes the diner's inhabitants hostage. Surrounded by miles of desert, the patrons and staff are forced to sit tight with Mantee and his gang overnight.

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Cast

Leslie Howard

Alan Squier

Bette Davis

Gabrielle "Gabby" Maple

Humphrey Bogart

Duke Mantee

Genevieve Tobin

Mrs. Edith Chisholm

Dick Foran

Boze Hertzlinger

Porter Hall

Jason Maple

Charley Grapewin

Gramp Maple

Paul Harvey

Mr. Chisholm

Joe Sawyer

Jackie

Eddie Acuff

Lineman

Adrian Morris

Ruby

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Nina Campana

Paula

In brief

The Petrified Forest (1936) is a crime, drama, romance film. With an average rating of 7.1/10 from 223 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 22min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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How long is The Petrified Forest?

The Petrified Forest runs 82 minutes (1h 22min).

What rating does The Petrified Forest have?

The Petrified Forest has an average rating of 7.1/10 based on 223 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Petrified Forest from?

The Petrified Forest was released in 1936.