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The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)

โ€œThe nearer they get to their treasure, the farther they get from the law.โ€

8.0/10 ยท 1,397 votes 2h 6m nr AdventureDramaWestern

#2 of 6 films from 1948 #51 of 1617 in adventure

Directed by John Huston ยท Written by John Huston, B. Traven

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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.

Cast

Humphrey Bogartas Fred C. Dobbs
Walter Hustonas Howard
Tim Holtas Bob Curtin
Bruce Bennettas James Cody
Barton MacLaneas Pat McCormick
Alfonso Bedoyaas Gold Hat
Arturo Soto Rangelas El Presidente
Manuel Dondรฉas El Jefe
Josรฉ Torvayas Pablo
Margarito Lunaas Pancho
Robert Blakeas Mexican Boy Selling Lottery Tickets (uncredited)
Guillermo Callesas Mexican Storeowner (uncredited)
Roberto Caรฑedoas Mexican Lieutenant (uncredited)
Spencer Chanas Proprietor (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateJanuary 15, 1948
Runtime126 min (2h 6m) โ€” longer as the 1948 average of 110 min
GenresAdventure, Drama, Western
LanguageEN
Budget$3,800,000
Box office$4,307,000 (1.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0040897

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Questions

How long is The Treasure of the Sierra Madre?
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Is The Treasure of the Sierra Madre worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8/10 across 1,397 votes, which places it #2 of 6 films released in 1948 in this index (top 83%) and #51 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed The Treasure of the Sierra Madre?
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre was directed by John Huston. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Maltese Falcon (1941), The Man Who Would Be King (1975), Key Largo (1948).
Who stars in The Treasure of the Sierra Madre?
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.
What is The Treasure of the Sierra Madre rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Treasure of the Sierra Madre?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/15132.

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