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The Treasure of the Sierra Madre *
UNITED STATES · 1948

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre *

John Huston
greed gold rush wilderness survival moral corruption desperation
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Synopsis

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.

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