The Treasure of the Sierra Madre(1948)
“The nearer they get to their treasure, the farther they get from the law.”
Overview
Two jobless Americans convince a prospector to travel to the mountains of Mexico with them in search of gold. But the hostile wilderness, local bandits, and greed all get in the way of their journey.
Director
John Huston
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$4M
Cast
Humphrey Bogart
as Fred C. Dobbs
Walter Huston
as Howard
Tim Holt
as Bob Curtin
Bruce Bennett
as James Cody
Barton MacLane
as Pat McCormick
Alfonso Bedoya
as Gold Hat
Arturo Soto Rangel
as El Presidente
Manuel Dondé
as El Jefe
José Torvay
as Pablo
Robert Blake
as Mexican Boy Selling Lottery Tickets (uncredited)
Roberto Cañedo
as Mexican Lieutenant (uncredited)
Jacqueline Dalya
as Flashy Girl (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1948
Runtime
2h 6m
Language
English
Rating
8 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
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What is The Treasure of the Sierra Madre about?▼
Two jobless Americans convince a prospector to travel to the mountains of Mexico with them in search of gold. But the hostile wilderness, local bandits, and greed all get in the way of their journey.
Who directed The Treasure of the Sierra Madre?▼
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre was directed by John Huston and released in 1948. It is a adventure, drama, western film.
How long is The Treasure of the Sierra Madre?▼
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
Who stars in The Treasure of the Sierra Madre?▼
The cast of The Treasure of the Sierra Madre includes Humphrey Bogart as Fred C. Dobbs, Walter Huston as Howard, Tim Holt as Bob Curtin, Bruce Bennett as James Cody, Barton MacLane as Pat McCormick and more.
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