A FILM TO REMEMBER: “THE TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE” (1948)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 70th Anniversary of John Huston’s “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

Two Americans searching for work in Mexico, persuade an old prospector to help them mine for gold in the Sierra Madre Mountains.

Still image of filmmaker John Huston.

STUDIO:

Warner Bros. Pictures

DIRECTOR:

John Huston

CAST:

• Humphrey Bogart … Fred C. Dobbs
• Walter Huston … Howard
• Tim Holt … Bob Curtin
• Bruce Bennett … James Cody