Two down-on-their-luck Americans searching for work in 1920s Mexico convince an old prospector to help them mine for gold in the Sierra Madre Mountains.
Why Should You Care: Discover the greed and paranoia among gold prospectors in Mexico.
Awards Won:
1948
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Best Supporting Actor: Walter Huston1948
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Cinematography: John Huston1948
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Film Editing: John D. Dunning1948
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Music (Original Score): Max Steiner1948
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Sound: John P. Livadary1948
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Sound Effects Editing: Walter G. Elliott1948
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Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium): John Huston