
feature · 19482h 6mUS
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
Two jobless Americans convince a prospector to travel to the mountains of Mexico with them in search of gold. But the hostile wilderness, local bandits, and greed all get in the way of their journey.
AdventureDramaWestern★ 8.0(1,337)
At a glance
- Director
- John Huston
- Cinematography
- Ted D. McCord
- Editor
- Owen Marks
- Music
- Max Steiner
Department
Camera
- Ted D. McCordDirector of Photographyprimary
Department
Art Department
- Fred M. MacLeanSet Decoratorprimary
Department
Production
- David SharpeStunt Performerprimary
- Henry BlankeProducerprimary
- John PrettymanFirst Assistant Directorprimary
- Harvey ParryStunt Performer
- Jack L. Warner
Recognition by craft
- Cinematography1n
- +2 non-craft
Recognition
Awards (2 won, 3 total)
- Status: WONAcademy AwardBest Adapted Screenplay1949John HustonCited source (opens in new tab): [src]
- Status: WONAcademy AwardBest Adapted Screenplay1949B. TravenCited source (opens in new tab): [src]
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