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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Credits

Crew

DirectorJohn Huston

WriterJohn Huston

CinematographerTed D. McCord

Composer

Max Steiner

EditorOwen Marks

ProducerHenry Blanke

Cast

Humphrey Bogartas Fred C. Dobbs

Walter Hustonas Howard

Tim Holtas Bob Curtin

Bruce Bennettas James Cody

Barton MacLaneas Pat McCormick

Alfonso Bedoyaas Gold Hat

Arturo Soto Rangelas El Presidente

Manuel Dondéas El Jefe

José Torvayas Pablo

Robert Blakeas Mexican Boy Selling Lottery Tickets (uncredited)

Roberto Cañedoas Mexican Lieutenant (uncredited)

Jacqueline Dalyaas Flashy Girl (uncredited)

Ralph Dunnas Flophouse Bum (uncredited)

Pat Flahertyas Customer in Bar Who Warns Curtin and Dobbs about Pat McCormick (uncredited)

Martín Garralagaas Railroad Conductor (uncredited)

Jack Holtas Flophouse Bum (uncredited)

John Hustonas American in Tampico in White Suit (uncredited)

Julian Riveroas Barber (uncredited)

Jay Silverheelsas Indian Guide at Pier (uncredited)

Ray Spikeras Workman at Pier (uncredited)

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Let There Be Light1946

Both directed by John Huston, and both starring Walter Huston

Wise Blood1979Both directed by John Huston
Under the Volcano1984Both directed by John Huston

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) | Criteria