Watched on February 11, 2011
Released in 1948
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040897/
Fun Fact: Walter Huston, father of director John Huston, won the Oscar for best supporting actor. John won for best director. This was the first father/son win.
Rob's Thoughts: I had never heard of this movie until I saw the Top 100 list. I didn't know what the movie would be about and didn't know Humphrey Bogart was in it. I honestly have to say that this movie was outstanding. The acting by the main characters was amazing, especially Bogart. His portrayal of a man suffering from greed was flawless. There were some slow parts in the movie, but overall, it had a very good tempo.
Whit's Thoughts: For me, this movie was ok. It was a basic movie about three gold diggers who set off to make their fortune as friends. The more they find, the greedier they become, with Bogart's character subcoming to the greed more so than his companions. I did enjoy Tim Holt's character, Curtin. All in all, the movie portrayed a timeless plot - what happens when greed takes over friendship.
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