The nearer they get to their treasure, the farther they get from the law.|Jan. 15, 1948|United States | Mexico|126 Min.|n/A
Genre: Adventure;Drama;Western
Description: The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, released in 1948, is a classic film available for download in English in 480p, 720p, and 1080p.
Set in 1925 in the Mexican town of Tampico, the story follows two struggling American drifters, Fred C. Dobbs and Bob Curtin. They are hired by labor contractor Pat McCormick to work on oil rigs for $8 a day. Upon completing the project and returning to Tampico, they discover McCormick has fled without paying them.
In a flophouse, the two men meet Howard, a talkative and penniless former miner. Howard shares his knowledge about gold prospecting and the dangers of wealth. After confronting McCormick in a cantina and recovering their wages, Dobbs wins a small lottery prize. This gives the trio enough money to buy supplies and venture into the wilderness to search for gold.
Traveling by train, they fend off an attack by bandits led by “Gold Hat.” Deep in the remote Sierra Madre mountains, Howard’s expertise proves invaluable as he discovers gold the others had overlooked.
The men work tirelessly in harsh conditions and accumulate a significant amount of gold. However, as their treasure grows, Dobbs becomes increasingly paranoid and distrustful. They decide to divide the gold immediately and hide their shares.
During a resupply trip to Durango, Curtin is followed by a Texan named Cody, who tries to join their group. After a tense negotiation, the trio considers killing him. Before they can act, Gold Hat and his bandits arrive, claiming to be Federales. A shootout ensues, resulting in Cody’s death.
The film explores themes of greed, trust, and the human condition against the backdrop of a perilous gold hunt.
Cast director: John Huston
Cast actor: Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston, Tim Holt, Bruce Bennett, Barton MacLane, Alfonso Bedoya, Arturo Soto Rangel, Manuel Dondé, José Torvay, Margarito Luna
Original name: The Treasure of the Sierra Madre