The Petrified Forest
“AGAIN THEY TRIUMPH!...The stars of 'Human Bondage' in a picture greater than the play!”
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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Where is The Petrified Forest streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | TCM | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Petrified Forest
The Petrified Forest is a 1936 English-language crime, drama and romance film directed by Archie Mayo. The cast is led by Leslie Howard, Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart. It has a runtime of 1h 22m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 200 ratings.
The Petrified Forest was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on February 8, 1936, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Archie Mayo
- Writers
- Charles Kenyon, Delmer Daves
- Release date
- February 8, 1936
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures
The Petrified Forest cast & crew
The Petrified Forest was directed by Archie Mayo and written by Charles Kenyon and Delmer Daves.
The cast features Leslie Howard as Alan Squier, Bette Davis as Gabrielle "Gabby" Maple, Humphrey Bogart as Duke Mantee, Genevieve Tobin as Mrs. Edith Chisholm, Dick Foran as Boze Hertzlinger, and Porter Hall as Jason Maple.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bernhard Kaun, cinematography is by Sol Polito, and it was produced by Hal B. Wallis.
Is The Petrified Forest worth watching?
The Petrified Forest holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 227 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 1h 22m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and romance, The Petrified Forest is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Petrified Forest
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
The Petrified Forest — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Petrified Forest in India?
The Petrified Forest is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch The Petrified Forest in the US?
In the US, The Petrified Forest is streaming on TCM, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch The Petrified Forest in the UK?
The Petrified Forest isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
▸What language is The Petrified Forest in?
The Petrified Forest is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Petrified Forest?
The Petrified Forest runs 1 hours 22 minutes (82 minutes).
▸What is The Petrified Forest rated?
The Petrified Forest is rated NR. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 227 ratings.
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