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The Treasure of the Sierra Madre

Adventure, Western, Drama

RatingRatingRatingRatingRating5.0

DirectorJohn Huston

ProducerHenry Blanke

ScreenwriterB. Traven, John Huston

DistributorWarner Bros. Pictures, MGM/UA Home Entertainment Inc.

Release Date DateJan 6, 1948, Original

LanguageEnglish

Runtime2h 4m

Introduction

In this classic adventure film, two rough-and-tumble wanderers, Dobbs (Humphrey Bogart) and Curtin (Tim Holt), meet up with a veteran prospector, Howard (Walter Huston), in Mexico and head into the Sierra Madre mountains to find gold. Although they discover treasure, they also find plenty of trouble, not only from ruthless bandits lurking in the dangerous Mexican wilderness but from their own insecurities and greed, which threaten to bring conflict at any moment.

Critics Reviews

Kate Cameron5

413

Jan 12, 2023
In "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre," director John Huston delivers a compelling adventure that stands as Warner Brothers' finest post-war film. The story follows Dobbs (Humphrey Bogart) and Curtin (Tim Holt) as they join seasoned prospector Howard (Walter Huston) in a perilous quest for gold in Mexico's Sierra Madre mountains. While they strike it rich, their newfound fortune ignites internal conflict and paranoia, compounded by the constant threat of ruthless bandits. This classic film expertly explores themes of greed and human frailty, making it a timeless masterpiece worthy of critical acclaim.

Edwin Schallert5

460

Jan 12, 2023
In "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre," two drifters, Dobbs (Humphrey Bogart) and Curtin (Tim Holt), team up with seasoned prospector Howard (Walter Huston) to seek gold in Mexico's Sierra Madre mountains. The film brilliantly illustrates how the allure of gold can transform men, exposing their insecurities and greed. As they encounter ruthless bandits and internal conflicts, the story delves into the dark side of human nature. This gripping adventure captures the essence of how fortune can corrupt, making it a timeless exploration of character and morality. A curiously powerful production that remains impactful.
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