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AFI 100 Years, 100 Movies: No. 42

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Back in 1998, the American Film Institute unveiled its list of the 100 greatest films as voted on by members of the cinematic community. The year, I'm looking at the films on that list, re-ranked according to my preference. Check back Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year as we walk through this list of classic films. Gold Hat : Badges? We ain't got no badges. We don't need no badges. I don't have to show you any stinking badges. The Treasure of Sierra Madre (1948) Original List Position : 30 Starring : Humphrey Bogart and Walter Huston Director : John Huston About : Bogart was a classic leading man who starred in several iconic films, some of which are on this list. Sierra Madre is one of his most famous, and one of the better Westerns on the list. It was ranked No. 30 on the original list, sliding to No. 38 a decade later. It's pretty close to where I have it here. This is a movie I remember seeing as a teenager. My dad was a big fan of Bogart, showing me som...