

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.
Acting
Walter Huston's cackling, Oscar-winning turn as the grizzled Howard.
Direction
Huston shot on location in brutal Mexican conditions.
Writing
The 'stinking badges' scene — improvised legend.

Director
John Huston
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
John and Walter Huston became the first father-son duo to win Oscars for the same film — John's screenplay and Walter's supporting actor.
The 'badges' line was famously misquoted in Blazing Saddles and became Hollywood's most mangled reference.
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