The Petrified Forest(1955)
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.
The Petrified Forest (1955) is a tv movie and drama film directed by Delbert Mann, released on May 30, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Humphrey Bogart, Henry Fonda, Lauren Bacall and Paul Hartman. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Delbert Mann
- Writers:
- Tad Mosel, Robert E. Sherwood
- Producers:
- Fred Coe
- Production:
- Showcase Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Petrified Forest Cast & Crew
Main cast
Humphrey Bogart
as Duke Mantee
Henry Fonda
as Alan Squier
Lauren Bacall
as Gabby Maple
Paul Hartman
as Jason Maple
Jack Warden
as Boze
Richard Jaeckel
as Ruby
Joseph Sweeney
as Gramps
Natalie Schafer
as Mrs. Chisholm
Richard Gaines
as Mr. Chisholm
Jack Klugman
as Jackie
Dick Elliott
as Commander
Steven Ritch
as Lineman
Key crew
Directed by Delbert Mann, written by Tad Mosel and Robert E. Sherwood, produced by Fred Coe.
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The Petrified Forest Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Petrified Forest – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Petrified Forest?
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The main cast of The Petrified Forest (1955) includes Humphrey Bogart, Henry Fonda, Lauren Bacall, Paul Hartman and Jack Warden. The film was directed by Delbert Mann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Petrified Forest released?
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The Petrified Forest was released on May 30, 1955 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is The Petrified Forest worth watching?
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The Petrified Forest (1955) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.