The Treasure of the Sierra Madre 1948
“The nearer they get to their treasure, the farther they get from the law.”
What is The Treasure of the Sierra Madre?
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre is a film first released in 1948. Catalogued under Adventure, Drama, Western.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1948
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 126 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 15, 1948
- Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Genres
- Adventure, Drama, Western
- Updated
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Overview
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre is a film first released in 1948. Catalogued under Adventure, Drama, Western. Produced and broadcast by Warner Bros. Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Two jobless Americans chase gold in Mexico, but greed and danger close in.”
- Explores the corrosive power of greed
- Atmospheric depiction of hostile wilderness
- Classic 1940s filmmaking
- Runs over two hours, demanding a longer viewing time
Watch it if you appreciate classic adventure dramas that examine moral conflict and human nature.
The film includes violence and themes of greed, making it best suited for mature audiences.
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When was The Treasure of the Sierra Madre released?
It was released in the United States on January 15, 1948.
What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as adventure, drama, and western.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately two hours and six minutes.
What is the basic premise of the story?
Two jobless Americans and a prospector travel to the Mexican mountains seeking gold, facing wilderness, bandits, and greed.
What is the film’s rating?
The film is listed as not rated (NR).