The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)
Treasure of the Sierra Madre is a 1948 adventure film directed by John Huston and starring Humphrey Bogart as Fred C. Dobbs, a desperate and down-on-his-luck American who joins forces with an old prospector named Howard (Walter Huston) and a young man named Curtin (Tim Holt) to search for gold in the Sierra Madre Mountains of Mexico.
As the trio sets out on their journey, they face numerous challenges and dangers, including hostile natives, dangerous animals, and other rival prospectors. As they search for the gold, tensions rise and greed and mistrust begin to undermine their partnership.
As they get closer to finding the gold, Fred becomes increasingly paranoid and paranoid, convinced that his partners are trying to cheat him out of his share. The film ultimately culminates in a tragic and violent confrontation between the three men, with tragic consequences for all involved.
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2 films complets 17, 01-12 1948
2 films complets 17, 01-12 1948
2 films complets 17, 01-12 1948
2 films complets 17, 01-12 1948
2 films complets 17, 01-12 1948
2 films complets 17, 01-12 1948
2 films complets 17, 01-12 1948
2 films complets 17, 01-12 1948
2 films complets 17, 01-12 1948
Books with substantial mentioning of The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
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David Thomson Have you seen?, A personal introduction to 1,000 films New York, 2008 |
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Jürgen Müller Movies of the 40s Köln, London, Los Angeles, Madrid, Paris, Tokyo, 2005 |
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| Tom Pendergast, Sara Pendergast (eds.) International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers, 1. Films Detroit/New York/San Francisco/London/Boston/Woodbridge, CT, 2000 |
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Lesley Brill John Huston's Filmmaking Cambridge - New York, NY - Melbourne, 1997 |
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Danny Peary Alternate Oscars, One Critic's Defiant Choices for Best Picture, Actor, and Actress - From 1927 to the Present New York, 1993 |
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| John McCarty The Films of John Huston Secaucus, New Jersey, 1987 |
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Tony Thomas The Great Adventure Films Secaucus, NJ, 1980 |
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| Gerald Pratley The Cinema of John Huston South Brunswick and New York - London, 1977 |
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Clifford McCarty Bogey, The Films of Humphrey Bogart New York, NY, 1965 |
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Books with an entry on The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
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Michael F. Keaney Film Noir Guide, 745 Films of the Classic Era, 1940-1959 Jefferson, North Carolina, and London, 2003 |
