Review of The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) by D M — 02 Mar 2015
In the 1920's a scumbag gringo (Humphrey Bogart) is hanging out on the streets of Tampico, Mexico begging and stealing. Desperate, he tries to make money any way he can, eventually getting enough cash to start out as a gold prospector.
He joins two others in the search; after quite some time with no luck they start to strike it rich. Greed, distrust and madness start to descend upon their secluded camp. Soon banditos (w/o stinkin' badgers) happen upon the camp which results in a shootout which the prospectors win.
After leaving the camp, Humphrey decides to Bogart on the deal and steal his partners' gold. This does not become a fruitful endeavour as banditos happen upon him, killing him with a machete and mistaking the gold for dust as they throw it to the winds.
The film did a very good job showcasing the decent into madness and demonstrating the pursuit of wealth as futile.
This review of The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) was written by D M on 02 Mar 2015.
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre has generally received very positive reviews.
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