Fred C. Dobbs is a fictional character from the 1948 film "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre," directed by John Huston. Portrayed by actor Humphrey Bogart, Dobbs is an American drifter who seeks fortune in the Mexican wilderness. His character embodies themes of greed and moral decline as he becomes increasingly obsessed with gold. In the film, Dobbs partners with two other men, Bob Curtin and Howard, to search for gold in the Sierra Madre mountains. As their expedition progresses, tensions rise, leading to betrayal and violence. Dobbs's transformation from hopeful prospector to a desperate man illustrates the corrupting influence of wealth.