The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
1948 film · Released January 24, 1948
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre is a 1948 American neo-western film written and directed by John Huston, and starring Humphrey Bogart, with Walter Huston, Tim Holt, and Bruce Bennett in supporting roles. Based on B. Traven's 1927 novel of the same name, the film follows two downtrodden men who join forces with a grizzled old prospector in searching for gold in Mexico. John Huston developed an interest in adapting Traven's novel in 1935. Development of the film began in 1941, shortly after the release of The Maltese Falcon, but was delayed by American entry into World War II and Huston's Army service.
Cast ages at release (January 24, 1948)
- Humphrey Bogart, as Fred C. Dobbs: 48
- Walter Huston, as Howard: 64
- Tim Holt, as Bob Curtin: 28
- Bruce Bennett, as James Cody: 41
- Barton MacLane, as Pat McCormick: 45
- Alfonso Bedoya, as 'Gold Hat': 43
- Robert Blake, as boy selling lottery tickets: 14
- Ann Sheridan: 32
- Jack Holt: 59
- John Huston: 41
- José Torvay, as Pablo: 38
- Pat Flaherty: 50
- Jay Silverheels, as Indio guide: 35