Principal cast
Humphrey Bogart as Fred C. Dobbs, Walter Huston as Howard, Tim Holt as Bob Curtin, Bruce Bennett as James Cody, and Barton MacLane as Pat McCormick
Film 30 of 244 on the Screen Path
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
The nearer they get to their treasure, the farther they get from the law.
About the film
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1948 film at stop 30 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
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.
Key craft credits
Ted D. McCord (director of photography), Owen Marks (editor), Max Steiner (original music composer), John Huston (screenplay), and John Hughes (art direction)
- Director
- John Huston
- Release
- 1948-01-15
- Runtime
- 126 minutes
- Genres
- Adventure, Drama, and Western
- Country
- United States
- Quiz
- 25 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
The featured film is watched outside Screen Path. The app provides the learning experience around it: a guide, an analysis, and a quiz with explanations.
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Before you watch
Start with a spoiler-free video guide to the context and filmmaking choices worth noticing.
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After the film
Return after watching for a deeper video analysis of craft, meaning, and legacy.
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Quiz yourself
Answer 25 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.
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