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The Wages of Fear
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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The Wages of Fear
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 22, 1953
Runtime
2h 33m
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Adventure
User Score
80%
Original Title
Le Salaire de la peur
Production Companies
Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique, Véra Films, Fono Roma, Filmsonor
Director
Henri-Georges Clouzot
Description
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.