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Two down-on-their-luck Americans searching for work in 1920s Mexico convince an old prospector to help them mine for gold in the Sierra Madre Mountains.Two down-on-their-luck Americans searching for work in 1920s Mexico convince an old prospector to help them mine for gold in the Sierra Madre Mountains.Two down-on-their-luck Americans searching for work in 1920s Mexico convince an old prospector to help them mine for gold in the Sierra Madre Mountains.
- Won 3 Oscars
- 15 wins & 5 nominations total
Barton MacLane
- Pat McCormick
- (as Barton Mac Lane)
Arturo Soto Rangel
- Presidente
- (as A. Soto Rangel)
Manuel Dondé
- El Jefe
- (as Manuel Donde)
José Torvay
- Pablo
- (as Jose Torvay)
Robert Blake
- Mexican Boy Selling Lottery Tickets
- (uncredited)
Guillermo Calles
- Mexican Storeowner
- (uncredited)
Roberto Cañedo
- Mexican Lieutenant
- (uncredited)
Spencer Chan
- Proprietor
- (uncredited)
Jacqueline Dalya
- Flashy Girl
- (uncredited)
Ralph Dunn
- Flophouse Bum
- (uncredited)
Ernesto Escoto
- Mexican Bandit
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaJohn Huston stated that working with his father on this picture and his dad's subsequent Oscar win were among the favorite moments of his life.
- GoofsAlthough set in the 1920s, many of the cars on the streets of Tampico are of 1930s and 1940s vintage; likewise, women, when prominently seen, are groomed and dressed strictly in the style of the 1940s.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Screen Writer (1950)
- SoundtracksBelieve Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms
(1808) (uncredited)
Music traditional
Played on harmonica by Walter Huston
Featured review
In the 1920's, labor was hard to find. If you happened to be a laborer, work was almost non existent. Indeed, if you were unemployed and in Mexico, your chances were dismal. Yet, these were the times, which attracted many South of the border. The place was barren, yet many a fortune could spring up directly before you, . . .if you were luckily enough to see it. That is the story behind this incredible film. The legend of El Dorado was only one of the many myths which lured the adventurous to Mexico, another was "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre." The gold of the Mother of Mountains was passed from father to son for generations. Thus when the film adaption was made, it was sure to be sculpted by men of vision. One such man is legendary John Huston who directed this film. Three common men are lured by the promise of discovering a lost treasure. The first is Fred C. Dobbs (Humphrey Bogart) a nice enough guy who wants only to be fair, but is hungry to 'strike it rich.' The second is Howard, (Walter Huston) as honest as you expect him to be and a man of considerable experience. The last is Bob Curtin (Tim Holt) who if given a chance, will use it. The trio make a PAC to share and share alike all the treasure they find. However, only Howard is aware of what the possession of Gold can do to a man. To find the treasure, they need the mountain, some hard work, a little luck. To bring it home, will require something only one of them possesses. The film is a Classic and is due to the combined talents of all the stars and the director. If you look closely, you'll see Robert Blake (Barreta) and John Huston in brief roles. ****
- thinker1691
- Sep 6, 2007
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- Treasure of Sierra Madre
- Filming locations
- Kernville, California, USA(Kelly's Rainbow Mine)
- Production company
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Box office
- Budget
- $3,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $5,014,000
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $144,074
- Jan 14, 2018
- Gross worldwide
- $5,014,000
- Runtime2 hours 6 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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