Treasure of the Golden Condor
Treasure of the Golden Condor

Treasure of the Golden Condor

1953Movie93 minEnglish

A nobleman searches for a hidden treasure in Guatemala.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Fritz LangGenres: Adventure, Western

Plot Summary

In 16th-century France, a young nobleman is accused of treason and must flee to the New World. There, he seeks revenge against the treacherous doctor who framed him and manipulated his father into a loveless marriage. His quest is complicated by his love for a beautiful woman and his involvement in a desperate search for hidden treasure.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics finding its plot convoluted and its action sequences uninspired. While some praised its colorful Technicolor production, it is generally considered one of Fritz Lang's lesser works.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually appealing due to its Technicolor, but suffers from a weak script.
  • Action sequences are often slow and lack excitement.
  • The plot is convoluted and difficult to follow.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable or unrecorded for this film, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a swashbuckling adventure set in the 18th century, but was significantly altered during production to become a 16th-century tale.

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Delmer Daves has assembled an impressive cast but they all rather just go through the motions in this routine swashbuckler. Cornel Wilde takes top billing as the dispossessed "Jean-Paul" who finds himself robbed of his inheritance. He has b...