The Petrified Forest
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.
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Humphrey Bogart
Duke Mantee
Henry Fonda
Alan Squier
Lauren Bacall
Gabby Maple
Paul Hartman
Jason Maple
Jack Warden
Boze
Richard Jaeckel
Ruby
Joseph Sweeney
Gramps
Natalie Schafer
Mrs. Chisholm
Richard Gaines
Mr. Chisholm
Jack Klugman
Jackie
Dick Elliott
Commander
Steven Ritch
Lineman
Morris Buchanan
Pyles
Julia Montoya
Paula
Frank London
Radio Announcer (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Delbert Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Tad Mosel, Robert E. Sherwood
- Original Score
- Harry Sosnik
- Original Title
- The Petrified Forest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Showcase Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Delbert Mann
Tad Mosel, Robert E. Sherwood
Harry Sosnik
Fred Coe
Department Leadership Roster
Delbert Mann
Director
Robert Campbell
Costume Design
Fred Coe
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Petrified Forest
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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 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.
Who directed The Petrified Forest?
The Petrified Forest was directed by Delbert Mann.
Who stars in The Petrified Forest?
The principal cast of The Petrified Forest includes Humphrey Bogart, Henry Fonda, Lauren Bacall, Paul Hartman, Jack Warden.
When was The Petrified Forest released and how long is it?
The Petrified Forest was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for The Petrified Forest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Petrified Forest was composed by Harry Sosnik.