Plot
1948 American treasure hunt film directed by John Huston
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Why Watch This
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) is a English-language contemporary western, drama and treasure hunt film from United States, directed by John Huston. The screenplay is credited to B. Traven. The cast features José Torvay, Jack Holt, Tim Holt, Pat Flaherty and Bruce Bennett, alongside Barton MacLane, Ann Sheridan and Walter Huston and 5 more. It runs 126 minutes.
Best For
Contemporary western fans, Drama lovers, Treasure hunt fans, English cinema lovers, John Huston followers, José Torvay fans, Jack Holt fans
The CinePearl Take
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre is a classic-era English film that blends contemporary western, drama and treasure hunt — expect human relationships at the centre of the story and gunslingers, outlaws and rugged terrain. John Huston directs and the script comes from B. Traven. With 13 credited cast members, it has a wide, ensemble feel. Made in United States, it is a natural pick for anyone exploring English-language films. Released in 1948, it has had time to build an audience and word of mouth. At 126 minutes, it is a comfortable evening's watch.
Cast & Crew
- Director
- John Huston
- Cast
- José Torvay, Jack Holt, Tim Holt, Pat Flaherty, Bruce Bennett, Barton MacLane, Ann Sheridan, Walter Huston, Humphrey Bogart, Jay Silverheels, Robert Blake, Alfonso Bedoya, John Huston
- Writer
- B. Traven
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- Released
- 24 Jan 1948
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- IMDb
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