The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)

Directors:

John Huston

Writers:

John Huston

Actors:

Clifton Young, Harry J. Vejar, Ignacio Villalbazo, Valdespino, Ildefonso Vega, Ray Spiker

Synopsis:

Fred C. Dobbs and Bob Curtin, both down on their luck in Tampico, Mexico in 1925, meet up with a grizzled prospector named Howard and decide to join with him in search of gold in the wilds of central Mexico. Through enormous difficulties, they eventually succeed in finding gold, but bandits, the elements, and most especially greed threaten to turn their success into disaster.
  • Western
  • Drama
  • Adventure
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88

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)

Very accessible, entertaining story. No wasted minutes. Great performances by the partners. The portrayal of the bandits was rather racist. Howard's message of paranoia and greed is apparent throughout the film. The final shot of the cactus and the bag sticks with me. [5/52]
adamlazz
March 6, 2015