The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)

Adventure Drama Western
→ Influenced 7 films ← Inspired by 6 films

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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Greed
Greed (1924)1
 The Gold Rush
The Gold Rush (1925)2
 Stagecoach
Stagecoach (1939)3
 The Informer
The Informer (1935)4
 White Shadows in the South Seas
White Shadows in the South Seas (1928)5

→ Influenced

No Country for Old Men
No Country for Old Men (2007)6
 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)7
 There Will Be Blood
There Will Be Blood (2007)8
 Da 5 Bloods
Da 5 Bloods (2020)9
 Seven Samurai
Seven Samurai (1954)10
 Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)11
 Raiders of the Lost Ark
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)12

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Influenced By

  1. Greed (1924)
    "A lottery win of $5,000 forever changes the lives of a miner turned dentist and his wife."
  2. The Gold Rush (1925)
    "A gold prospector in Alaska struggles to survive the elements and win the heart of a dance hall girl."
  3. Stagecoach (1939)
    "A group of people traveling on a stagecoach find their journey complicated by the threat of Geronimo, and learn something about each other in the process."
  4. The Informer (1935)
    "Gypo Nolan is a former Irish Republican Army man who drowns his sorrows in the bottle. He's desperate to escape his bleak Dublin life and start over in America with his girlfriend. So when British authorities advertise a reward for information about his best friend, current IRA member Frankie, Gypo cooperates. Now Gypo can buy two tickets on a boat bound for the States, but can he escape the overwhelming guilt he feels for betraying his buddy?"
  5. White Shadows in the South Seas (1928)
    "An alcoholic doctor on a Polynesian island, disgusted by white exploitation of the natives, finds himself marooned on a pristinely beautiful island."

Influenced

  1. No Country for Old Men (2007)
    "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."
  2. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
    "Elements from this film, such as the scene where a peasant spots the brand on a burro, are referenced in "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid."" Movie Connections IMDb
  3. There Will Be Blood (2007)
    "Anderson frequently cited John Huston's film as a major influence, appreciating its straightforward storytelling and themes of greed and ambition." Far Out Magazine source
  4. Da 5 Bloods (2020)
    "John Huston's adventure film about men succumbing to greed over gold parallels the plot of *Da 5 Bloods*. Lee even includes a paraphrase of the famous line, "We don't need no badges!"" Da 5 Bloods: Every Movie Reference & Influence In Spike Lee's Movie Sandy Schaefer ScreenRant
  5. Seven Samurai (1954)
    "The exploration of human greed and moral dilemmas in this film influenced Kurosawa's depiction of complex characters and ethical conflicts in *Seven Samurai*." Bfi source
  6. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
    "Directed by John Huston, this film was one of Kubrick's favorites and influenced his storytelling techniques and character development in "Dr. Strangelove."" Dr. Strangelove and the Power of Blackness jmdls Cineluxe
  7. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
    "Humphrey Bogart's character dons a fedora and leather jacket while searching for gold in Mexico, a look that inspired Indiana Jones' attire. The film's exploration of greed and moral dilemmas during a treasure hunt influenced the thematic depth of "Raiders."" Far Out Magazine source