The Petrified Forest
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Synopsis
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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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
Nina Campana
Paula
Slim Thompson
Slim
John Alexander
Joseph
Arthur Aylesworth
Black Horse Troopers Commander (uncredited)
Jack Cheatham
Deputy (uncredited)
Jim Farley
Sheriff (uncredited)
George Guhl
Black Horse Trooper (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
St. Louis, Missouri
Festival / Special Debut
February 8, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 2, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Archie Mayo
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Kenyon, Delmer Daves
- Original Score
- Bernhard Kaun
- Original Title
- The Petrified Forest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Archie Mayo
Charles Kenyon, Delmer Daves, Robert E. Sherwood
Bernhard Kaun
Sol Polito
Owen Marks
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Kenyon
Screenplay
Sol Polito
Director of Photography
Owen Marks
Editor
Delmer Daves
Screenplay
Archie Mayo
Director
Bernhard Kaun
Original Music Composer
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Petrified Forest
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What is The Petrified Forest about?
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.
Who directed The Petrified Forest?
The Petrified Forest was directed by Archie Mayo.
Who stars in The Petrified Forest?
The principal cast of The Petrified Forest includes Leslie Howard, Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart, Genevieve Tobin, Dick Foran.
When was The Petrified Forest released and how long is it?
The Petrified Forest was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Petrified Forest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Petrified Forest was composed by Bernhard Kaun.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Petrified Forest?
The Petrified Forest holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).