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The Treasure of the Sierra Madre

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre

Adventure · Drama · Western · 1948

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.

Movie details

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre

“The nearer they get to their treasure, the farther they get from the law.”

1948 Adventure · Drama · Western 2h 6m

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8.0 / 10

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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.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

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Directed by

John Huston

Written by

John Huston

Humphrey Bogart

Humphrey Bogart

Fred C. Dobbs

Walter Huston

Walter Huston

Howard

Tim Holt

Tim Holt

Bob Curtin

Bruce Bennett

Bruce Bennett

James Cody

Barton MacLane

Barton MacLane

Pat McCormick

Alfonso Bedoya

Alfonso Bedoya

Gold Hat

Arturo Soto Rangel

Arturo Soto Rangel

El Presidente

Court is in session

Put The Treasure of the Sierra Madre on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.