The Petrified Forest
AGAIN THEY TRIUMPH!...The stars of 'Human Bondage' in a picture greater than the play!
1936 NR 1h 22m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | The Petrified Forest |
|---|---|
| Release date | Feb 8, 1936 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United States of America |
| Certification (US) | NR |
| Keywords | gangster, desert, based on play or musical, fugitive, arizona, diner, hostage situation, drifter, film noir, aspiration, poetry recitation, françois villon |
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FAQ
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.
When was The Petrified Forest released?
The Petrified Forest was released on Feb 8, 1936 (status: Released).
Who directed The Petrified Forest?
Archie Mayo directed The Petrified Forest.
What is the TMDB rating of The Petrified Forest?
The Petrified Forest has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 from 224 votes.