The Petrified Forest
Originally released in 1955. The Petrified Forest is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Delbert Mann. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Humphrey Bogart, Henry Fonda, and Lauren Bacall
Synopsis
Gabrielle Maple works in a dusty desert gas station-café, but yearns for the life of an artist in France, knowing there must be something finer than the provincial dead-end she is trapped in. A hitch-hiking writer, the disillusioned Alan Squier, appears and revitalizes her dreams of a better place, and finds his own sense of worth refreshed by this vital young girl. When Duke Mantee and his gang, wanted killers, show up and take hostages, Gabrielle falls in love with the poetic Alan, and Squier begins to see a way to give Gabby the life she deserves.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 30, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Showcase Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Petrified Forest about?
Gabrielle Maple works in a dusty desert gas station-café, but yearns for the life of an artist in France, knowing there must be something finer than the provincial dead-end she is trapped in. A hi...
Who directed The Petrified Forest?
The Petrified Forest was directed by Delbert Mann.
How long is The Petrified Forest?
The Petrified Forest has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was The Petrified Forest released?
The Petrified Forest was released on May 30, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Petrified Forest?
The main cast of The Petrified Forest includes Humphrey Bogart, Henry Fonda, Lauren Bacall, Paul Hartman, Jack Warden.