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The Wages of Fear (1953)

Movie ★ 8.0 154 min

Drama Thriller Adventure

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.

Henri-Georges Clouzot Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 22, 1953
Runtime
154 min
Rating
PG-13
IMDb
tt0046268
Country
,

Themes

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 William Tubbs William Tubbs Bill O'Brien Darling Légitimus Darling Légitimus Rosa Luis De Lima Luis De Lima Bernardo Grégoire Gromoff Grégoire Gromoff Joseph Palau-Fabre François Valorbe François Valorbe (uncredited) Pat Hurst (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Wages of Fear about?
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.
Who directed The Wages of Fear?
The Wages of Fear was directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot.
Who stars in The Wages of Fear?
The Wages of Fear stars Yves Montand, Charles Vanel, Peter van Eyck, Folco Lulli.
When was The Wages of Fear released?
The Wages of Fear is a 1953 drama, thriller, adventure film.
Where can I watch The Wages of Fear?
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