The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
Pure cinematic gold! This triple Academy Award winner well deserves its status as a renowned classic. Both a riveting adventure story and richly sardonic tale. The Treasure of the Sierra Madre digs into the depths of the human soul, producing one of Hollywood's all-time richest finds.
Directed by the acclaimed John Huston (who also appeared uncredited in the film), the story features Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston and tim Hold as a trio of down-and-out Americans in 1920's Tampico. Pooling their resources, they strike off into the mountains of Mexico in search of gold. Hounded by jungle Indians, a fortune-hunting Texan and cold-blooded banditos, they must finally confront the most dangerous adversaries of themselves.
Critic Reviews:
- " Aside from a dark lesson in moral corruption, the film serves as a monumental achievement in storytelling and balanced entertainment. " – Mike Massie
- " What an incredible film. " – Chris Plante
- " It's a passionate minor movie where the image is the simple support of a powerful story. " – Angel Fernández-Santos