The Wages of Fear

1953·2h 34m·Drama·Thriller·Adventure

The Wages of Fear

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‘Dynamic’ ‘Tremendous’ ‘Shattering’

Directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot

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Overview

In a run-down South American town, four men are paid to drive trucks loaded with nitroglycerin into the jungle through to the oil field. Friendships are tested and rivalries develop as they embark upon the perilous journey.

Cast

Yves Montand

Yves Montand

Mario Livi

Charles Vanel

Charles Vanel

Mr. Jo

Peter van Eyck

Peter van Eyck

Bimba

Folco Lulli

Folco Lulli

Luigi

Véra Clouzot

Véra Clouzot

Linda

Antonio Centa

Antonio Centa

Camp Chief

Jo Dest

Jo Dest

Hans Smerloff

Darío Moreno

Darío Moreno

Pepito Hernandez

Crew

Director

Henri-Georges Clouzot

Director of Photography

Armand Thirard

Music

Georges Auric

Editor

Madeleine Gug

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Original TitleLe Salaire de la peurStatusReleasedRelease Date1953-04-22Runtime2h 34mLanguageFR

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