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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1953-04-22
Languagefr
Runtime2h 34m
Production

Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique, Véra Films, Fono Roma, Filmsonor

8.0(1.1k)
•1953•2h 34m

The Wages of Fear

"‘Dynamic’ ‘Tremendous’ ‘Shattering’"

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.

Cinematography
Armand Thirard

Principal Cast

15 credited
Yves Montand
Yves MontandMario Livi
Charles Vanel
Charles VanelMr. Jo
Peter van Eyck
Peter van EyckBimba
Folco Lulli
Folco LulliLuigi
Véra Clouzot
Véra ClouzotLinda
Antonio Centa
Antonio CentaCamp Chief
Jo Dest
Jo DestHans Smerloff
Darío Moreno
Darío MorenoPepito Hernandez
William Tubbs
William TubbsBill O'Brien
Darling Légitimus
Darling LégitimusRosa

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