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The Wages of Fear(1953)

Le Salaire de la peur

‘Dynamic’ ‘Tremendous’ ‘Shattering’

8.0(1,106)2h 34m1953-04-22

DramaThrillerAdventure

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
Writers:: Georges Arnaud, Jérôme Géronimi, Henri-Georges Clouzot
Producers:: Raymond Borderie, Henri-Georges Clouzot
Cinematographer:: Armand Thirard
Composer:: Georges Auric
Production:: Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique, Véra Films, Fono Roma, Filmsonor
Status:: Released

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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