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The Incredible Petrified World (1959): Cast & Plot

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The Incredible Petrified World is a 1959 adventure thriller directed by Jerry Warren, starring John Carradine as Prof. Millard Wyman, Robert Clarke and Allen Windsor. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes.

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The Incredible Petrified World (1959) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 10m (70 min)
Director
Jerry Warren
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Incredible Petrified World About?

The premise of The Incredible Petrified World without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

See women trapped in fantastic caverns at the center of Earth! When the cable breaks on their diving bell four people find themselves trapped in a hidden underwater world.

The Incredible Petrified World Themes & Keywords

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  • psychotronic film
  • b movie
  • poverty row film
  • double feature film
  • drive in movie
  • damsel in distress
  • female reporter
  • broken cable
  • california marine research lab
  • salvage expedition
  • explosion
  • volcanic eruption
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  • stock footage
  • bottom of the barrel
  • exploration
  • jealousy
  • molten lava
  • death
  • depression
  • grindhouse film
  • caribbean sea
  • desperation
  • distress
  • low budget
  • fake wig
  • library music score
  • director cameo appearance
  • volcano
  • scuba diving
  • komodo dragon
  • marine scientist
  • lost diver
  • underwater cave
  • bathysphere
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The Incredible Petrified World Cast & Characters

John Carradine leads the cast as Prof. Millard Wyman, with Robert Clarke as Craig Randall and Allen Windsor as Paul Whitmore. Directed by Jerry Warren; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jerry Warren

More films directed by Jerry Warren: Frankenstein Island, The Wild World of Batwoman, Creature of the Walking Dead and Face of the Screaming Werewolf.

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Plot

The Incredible Petrified World Plot Summary

What happens in The Incredible Petrified World from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Professor Millard Wyman sends a small, capable team into the ocean’s mysterious depths: Paul Whitmore and Craig Randall, joined by two women, Lauri Talbott and Dale Marshall, to explore realms few have dared to chart. The mission is bold, the equipment state-of-the-art, and the sense of discovery is palpable as the divers descend into darkness, chasing knowledge and the thrill of the unknown.

Full summary

The whole story of The Incredible Petrified World, scene by scene

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The Incredible Petrified World Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Incredible Petrified World.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Incredible Petrified World?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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How do the explorers descend into the ocean depths at the start of their mission?

Details

The Incredible Petrified World Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Невероятный окаменевший мир” and “Le Monde pétrifié”.

Also known as
  • Невероятный окаменевший мир
  • Le Monde pétrifié
  • Ο απίστευτος απολιθωμένος κόσμος
  • 奇妙石化世界
  • El mundo increíble

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FAQ

The Incredible Petrified World FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Incredible Petrified World, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Incredible Petrified World?

The Incredible Petrified World runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

When was The Incredible Petrified World released?

The Incredible Petrified World was released on November 18, 1959.

Who directed The Incredible Petrified World?

The Incredible Petrified World was directed by Jerry Warren.

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Who is in the cast of The Incredible Petrified World?

The Incredible Petrified World stars John Carradine as Prof. Millard Wyman, Robert Clarke as Craig Randall and Allen Windsor as Paul Whitmore, among 14 credited actors.

Does The Incredible Petrified World have a post-credit scene?

No. The Incredible Petrified World has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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