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Why did John Huston film The Treasure of the Sierra Madre on location in Mexico?
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John Huston (left) on the set of The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948).
John Huston filmed The Treasure of the Sierra Madre on location in Mexico because he insisted on utilizing the harsh, rugged mountain terrain for the production. He believed that filming in the actual setting was essential to lend authenticity to the film's story.1