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The Wages of Fear
The Wages of Fear

The Wages of Fear (1953)

80% User Rating
2h 33min
Drama
Thriller
Adventure

"‘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.

Henri-Georges ClouzotDirector

Cast

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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

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Joseph Palau-Fabre

François Valorbe

François Valorbe

(uncredited)

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Pat Hurst

(uncredited)

Reviews (2)

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James
James
Rating 80%

November 9, 2023

It’s always my honour to write the first review for a film, especially ones like this. It, however, upsets me that not many have seen this magnificent and harrowing masterpiece.

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Official 4K Restoration Trailer

Official 4K Restoration Trailer

Mark Kermode reviews The Wages of Fear (1953) | BFI Player

Mark Kermode reviews The Wages of Fear (1953) | BFI Player

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