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The Petrified Forest (1936)

1936 • 1h 22m • Drama, Thriller • NR

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On September 20, 2026

21986th by attention movie online

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Synopsis

In a remote Arizona town, a local diner offers refuge for those seeking something more. Gabby, a waitress with aspirations beyond her small town, finds comfort in her familiar life but longs for change. Then Alan, a wandering intellectual with no possessions, arrives. Gabby and Alan connect, finding a bond that defies their surroundings. Their connection is shattered when Duke Mantee, a dangerous killer, and his gang take over the diner, holding everyone inside hostage. Trapped overnight, the hostages face a desperate fight for survival in the harsh desert. As time passes, the unlikely group must work together to escape their captors, each hiding secrets that could jeopardize their freedom. This suspenseful story blends drama and hope, examining how people persevere when facing impossible circumstances.

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