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The Treasure of the Sierra Madre

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre

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 Oscars Best Supporting Actor: Walter Huston
  • 1948 Oscars Cinematography: John Huston
  • 1948 Oscars Film Editing: John D. Dunning
  • 1948 Oscars Music (Original Score): Max Steiner
  • 1948 Oscars Sound: John P. Livadary
  • 1948 Oscars Sound Effects Editing: Walter G. Elliott
  • 1948 Oscars Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium): John Huston