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The Wages of Fear

PG-1319532h 34mHenri-Georges Clouzot
IMDb 8.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 100% · Metacritic 85

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"‘Dynamic’ ‘Tremendous’ ‘Shattering’"

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.

DramaThrillerAdventure
PetrolFireLife And DeathBased On Novel Or BookUnsociabilityCentral And South AmericaCapitalismVenezuelaTankerDynamite

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Wages of Fear (1953) 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 stars in The Wages of Fear?

The Wages of Fear stars Yves Montand (Mario Livi), Charles Vanel (Mr. Jo), Peter van Eyck (Bimba), Folco Lulli (Luigi), Véra Clouzot (Linda). The film was directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot.

How long is The Wages of Fear?

The Wages of Fear has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1953. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Wages of Fear worth watching?

The Wages of Fear holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama, Thriller, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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