CRIME . 1936 . 1h 22m . 7.1/10

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.

Starring Leslie Howard, Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart
7.1/10
Rating
1h 22m
Runtime
1936
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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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Cast
Leslie Howard stars as Alan Squier in The Petrified Forest.
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Year context
The Petrified Forest was released 90 years ago in 1936.
Overview
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 s...
The Petrified Forest is a Crime, Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 22m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
82 min (1h 22m)
Country
Rating
7.1/10 (208 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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.
How long is The Petrified Forest?
The Petrified Forest has a runtime of 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Who stars in The Petrified Forest?
The cast of The Petrified Forest includes Leslie Howard, Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart, Genevieve Tobin, Dick Foran.
What is the rating of The Petrified Forest?
The Petrified Forest has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 208 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (4)

Crime Drama Romance Thriller
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