"The nearer they get to their treasure, the farther they get from the law."
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.
$3.8M
$4.3M

Fred C. Dobbs
Howard
Bob Curtin
James Cody
Pat McCormick
Gold Hat
El Presidente
El Jefe
Pablo
Mexican Boy Selling Lottery Tickets (uncredited)
Mexican Lieutenant (uncredited)
Flashy Girl (uncredited)