James
8/10It’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.
Reviewed on November 9, 2023
The Wages of Fear(1953)
Le Salaire de la peur
‘Dynamic’ ‘Tremendous’ ‘Shattering’
8.0(1,126)2h 34m1953-04-22
DramaThrillerAdventure
The Wages of Fear Synopsis
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.
The Wages of Fear (1953) is a drama, thriller and adventure film directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, released on April 22, 1953 with a runtime of 2h 34m. It stars Yves Montand, Charles Vanel, Peter van Eyck and Folco Lulli. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1,126 ratings.
- Director:
- Henri-Georges Clouzot
- Writers:
- Georges Arnaud, Henri-Georges Clouzot, Jérôme Géronimi
- Producers:
- Henri-Georges Clouzot, Raymond Borderie
- Cinematographer:
- Armand Thirard
- Composer:
- Georges Auric
- Production:
- Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique, Véra Films, Fono Roma, Filmsonor
- Status:
- Released
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The Wages of Fear Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yves Montand
as Mario Livi
Charles Vanel
as Mr. Jo
Peter van Eyck
as Bimba
Folco Lulli
as Luigi
Véra Clouzot
as Linda
Antonio Centa
as Camp Chief
Jo Dest
as Hans Smerloff
Darío Moreno
as Pepito Hernandez
William Tubbs
as Bill O'Brien
Darling Légitimus
as Rosa
- Luis De Lima
Luis De Lima
as Bernardo
Grégoire Gromoff
Key crew
Directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, written by Georges Arnaud, Henri-Georges Clouzot and Jérôme Géronimi, produced by Henri-Georges Clouzot and Raymond Borderie.
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The Wages of Fear Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1,126 ratings.
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7/10Four men are stranded in, quite literally, a dead end town with no money to get out. All they do each day is kill time, drink and get gradually more disillusioned. Then their luck changes. Or does it? A major fire breaks out at a nearby oil drilling facility and the manager needs a brave/foolhardy gang to drive two truckloads of ultra-sensitive nitro-glycerin along some poorly maintained roads and across some…
Reviewed on February 9, 2024
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The Wages of Fear – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wages of Fear online?
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The Wages of Fear (1953) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Wages of Fear?
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The main cast of The Wages of Fear (1953) includes Yves Montand, Charles Vanel, Peter van Eyck, Folco Lulli and Véra Clouzot. The film was directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wages of Fear released?
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The Wages of Fear was released on April 22, 1953 and runs for 2h 34m.
Is The Wages of Fear worth watching?
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The Wages of Fear (1953) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1,126 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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