PimpinAinttEasy THE TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE (1948) is a terrific action adventure drama. While the script and direction are just great, enough praise cannot be showered upon the three lead actors. WALTER HUSTON owns this film. I don't think i have seen such an effortlessly brilliant performance in my life. The rich characterization certainly helps. WALTER HUSTONS's picaresque character HOWARD is what keeps the expedition going. Without him, the two hapless losers (HUMPHREY BOAGRT and TIM HOLT) would turn on each other.I am sure the greed and sheer existential desperation of the characters inspired the directors of WAGES OF FEAR, SORCERER, APOCALYPSE NOW etc.

hoffmanmnd I see over 110 critics... you are out of your mind... this is a must see movie for anyone who is serious about the art. There are technical errors mostly due to shooting in Mexico, but the story is what counts This story took place in 1925 Mexico. It was made post WWII in 1947 when people were tired of the truth of inhumanity... they did not need to reminded of it, and the film suffered for that somewhat commercially. Huston won best director (Not Picture though). This was Stanley Kubrick's fourth favorite film of all time. Did I say Stanley Kubrick?I am surprised this is even remotely considered a western... it is not. It is a great, masterful period piece, but not what I would call a western. To me, it is truth of human nature.... sorry... but it is the truth. Some find it offensive and disturbing .. some like myself see it as the simple truth.Watch it.

Richie-67-485852 Most excellent entertainment offered bar none. Who doesn't like a good story properly told and directed and acted out to perfection that remains timeless? Here it is! None other that the subject that is one of the banes of mankind i.e. "greed" is explored and the viewer is invited to ask what would I do or have done if that was me? Remember, there are no wrong answers as we all do what we must to figure out what works and what doesn't sometimes realizing there is a better way and sometimes not. We wont know unless we take the risk to know. That point is made quite well when the old man in the story simply states if we don't take a risk we can't make a gain. Of course as a viewer we have no stake in the movie except an emotional one but that teaches quite well along with holding your attention from start to finish. As a story, it unfolds rather nicely introducing you to the characters and allowing each their substance. What this does is make the move memorable for its quality scenes of which there are so many resulting in a comeback experience. I have seen this movie so many times and each time I am fed well just like a thanksgiving dinner. Greed, who hasn't suffered by it or for it makes its entrance and doesn't leave until moderated and brought into control. Not the other guys greed mind you but your own. When you become sensible then you may help or comment on others. The conclusion of the movie is ultra-satisfying and leaves you with a sense of adventure well lived just for the experience alone. This is what life is all about. Kudos to all involved including of course the author of the book of which I recommend reading. What is the Treasure of the Sierra Madre? I know what you think it is and what the story says but leave yourself open to discover perhaps riches not of this world. Good movie to eat a meal by with a tasty drink and superior snack to follow. Put this one in your film library!

Harry Lags "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre" won Oscars for best director (John Huston), best supporting actor (Walter Huston) and best screenplay (John Huston). The film was also nominated for best picture but unfortunately lost out to Laurence Olivier's "Hamlet". This was yet another remarkable performance by Humphrey Bogart in a difficult role and proves once again what an outstanding actor he could be when given the right material.This was a superlative performance by Humphrey Bogart - one of his best - and completely different to his smooth portrayal of Rick in "Casablanca". His character of Fred C. Dobbs was shifty and devious verging on paranoia and madness. The film has now rightly become a classic and is much admired by "movie buffs".Conclusion - An excellent film , One of Humphrey Bogart's best..