The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)

01/15/1948 (US) • 2h 6m

Adventure, Drama, Western

The nearer they get to their treasure, the farther they get from the law.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$3,800,000.00

Revenue

$4,307,000.00

Keywords

gold

mexico

based on novel or book

greed

gold rush

gold mine

friends

money

american

bandit

prospector

1920s

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