The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
"The nearer they get to their treasure, the farther they get from the law."
Originally released in 1948. The Treasure of the Sierra Madre is a adventure/drama film. directed by John Huston. With a runtime of 2h 6m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston, and Tim Holt
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 15, 1948
78 years ago
Runtime
2h 6m
126 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Great (1,296 votes)
Budget
$3.8M
Production budget
Box Office
$4.3M
1.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Arturo Soto Rangel
as El Presidente
Manuel Dondé
as El Jefe
José Torvay
as Pablo
Robert Blake
as Mexican Boy Selling Lottery Tickets (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,800,000
- Revenue
- $4,307,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Treasure of the Sierra Madre about?
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.
Who directed The Treasure of the Sierra Madre?
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre was directed by John Huston.
How long is The Treasure of the Sierra Madre?
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
When was The Treasure of the Sierra Madre released?
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre was released on January 15, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Treasure of the Sierra Madre?
The main cast of The Treasure of the Sierra Madre includes Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston, Tim Holt, Bruce Bennett, Barton MacLane.
Is The Treasure of the Sierra Madre worth watching?
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre has a user rating of 8.0/10 based on 1,296 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.