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Sunday, April 28, 2013

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre - 4 stars out of 5 stars


Bogie stars along with the directors,John Huston dad,Walter Huston and Tim Holt in this classic film from 1948 that runs 126 minutes.I took 1 star off for being very dated ( see the CPR like scene ) and shot in B&W which will limit the audience today sadly.That said just the irony of americans looking for work in Mexico makes it a must see.That also said,the story is timeless.What makes men what they are and change if they can??In this case one for the better and one for the worse  and one rolls along as always its seems.There is a clarity of morals also not seen in many films for many years.Another reason to see it.Finally classic lines like ,
"Badges? We ain't got no badges. We don't need no badges. I don't have to show you any stinking badges."
Yes from this film.I love it and highly recommend as a bucket list film for true film buffs.
Trailer URL follows the picture and a IMDB summary below.

Fred Dobbs and Bob Curtin, two Americans searching for work in Mexico, convince an old prospector to help them mine for gold in the Sierra Madre Mountains.
http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi567346201/

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