Plot — What is The Petrified Forest 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1955 |
| Genre | TV Movie, Drama |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 76 min |
| Audience Score | 68% (6.8/10, 6 votes) |
The Petrified Forest — FAQ
Is The Petrified Forest worth watching? The Petrified Forest holds a 6.8/10 rating from 6 viewers. 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 d
Who directed The Petrified Forest? Directed by Delbert Mann.
Who is in the cast of The Petrified Forest? It stars Humphrey Bogart, Henry Fonda, Lauren Bacall, Paul Hartman, Jack Warden, Richard Jaeckel and more.
Where can I stream The Petrified Forest? Streaming availability for The Petrified Forest is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Petrified Forest release? It released in 1955.
