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The Wages of Fear

‘Dynamic’ ‘Tremendous’ ‘Shattering’
Apr 22, 1953 · 2h 34m
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Drama
Thriller
Adventure

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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.

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CAST

Yves Montand
Mario Livi
Charles Vanel
Mr. Jo
Peter van Eyck
Bimba
Folco Lulli
Luigi
Véra Clouzot
Linda
Antonio Centa
Camp Chief
Jo Dest
Hans Smerloff
Darío Moreno
Pepito Hernandez
Directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot

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Status
Released
Original language
FR
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique, Véra Films, Fono Roma, Filmsonor
Country
FR

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