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The Wages of Fear (1953)

"‘Dynamic’ ‘Tremendous’ ‘Shattering’"

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The Wages of Fear

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Drama Thriller Adventure

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.

Director Henri-Georges Clouzot

Screenplay / Writer Henri-Georges Clouzot, Jérôme Géronimi

Runtime 2h 28m (148 min)

Release Date 1953-04-22

Countries France, Italy

Original Language FR

Status Released

Budget N/A

Revenue N/A

Top Cast (Live Data)

Production Companies

Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique

Véra Films

Fono Roma

Filmsonor

Keywords

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