A stark, black-and-white descent into madness, where the glint of gold in the desolate mountains reflects the escalating greed and paranoia in men's souls.
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
"The nearer they get to their treasure, the farther they get from the law."
Director:
John Huston
Cast:
Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston, Tim Holt, Bruce Bennett, Barton MacLane
Drama
Adventure
Western
Budget:
$3,800,000
Box Office:
$4,307,000
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
Director John Huston's Cameo
In the opening scenes in Tampico, Fred C. Dobbs repeatedly begs for money from a well-dressed American in a white suit. That American is played by the film's director, John Huston. This type of director cameo was a playful signature in some filmmakers' work.
Appearance by Tim Holt's Father
In a brief, uncredited appearance, actor Jack Holt, the real-life father of star Tim Holt (Bob Curtin), appears as one of the down-on-their-luck men in the Tampico flophouse early in the film. This adds a small, intergenerational touch, especially notable in a film where the director's father had such a major role.