---
title: "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre"
year: 1948
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-treasure-of-the-sierra-madre-1948"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 3090
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 126
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-treasure-of-the-sierra-madre-1948

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two jobless Americans chase gold in Mexico, but greed and danger close in."

### Why Watch
- Explores the corrosive power of greed
- Atmospheric depiction of hostile wilderness
- Classic 1940s filmmaking

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runs over two hours, demanding a longer viewing time
- Tone & Suitability: The film includes violence and themes of greed, making it best suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: adventure, drama, western, gritty, character-driven

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Huston
- **Networks / Studios**: Warner Bros. Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Humphrey Bogart** as *Fred C. Dobbs*
- **Walter Huston** as *Howard*
- **Tim Holt** as *Bob Curtin*
- **Bruce Bennett** as *James Cody*
- **Barton MacLane** as *Pat McCormick*
- **Alfonso Bedoya** as *Gold Hat*
- **Arturo Soto Rangel** as *El Presidente*
- **Manuel Dondé** as *El Jefe*
- **José Torvay** as *Pablo*
- **Robert Blake** as *Mexican Boy Selling Lottery Tickets (uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Treasure of the Sierra Madre released?
It was released in the United States on January 15, 1948.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as adventure, drama, and western.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately two hours and six minutes.

### Q: 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.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
The film is listed as not rated (NR).

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Treasure of the Sierra Madre — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/3090)

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