The Petrified Forest (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film
Released in 1955, The Petrified Forest is a drama and tv movie film directed by Delbert Mann, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Petrified Forest stars Humphrey Bogart as Duke Mantee, Henry Fonda as Alan Squier, Lauren Bacall as Gabby Maple and Paul Hartman as Jason Maple, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Petrified Forest page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Petrified Forest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Petrified Forest (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Petrified Forest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Petrified Forest?
- The Petrified Forest stars Humphrey Bogart, Henry Fonda, Lauren Bacall, Paul Hartman and Jack Warden.
- When was The Petrified Forest released?
- The Petrified Forest was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.