The Wages of Fear (1953)

1953 · Movie · 140 min. · France

The Wages of Fear (1953)
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Adventure Thriller Drama Cult Movie

The Wages of Fear (1953) follows four desperate men in a South American town who accept a perilous job to transport highly unstable nitroglycerin across treacherous terrain. Hired by an American oil company, they must drive two trucks loaded with the volatile explosives to extinguish a raging well fire. The journey becomes a harrowing test of endurance and nerve, as any bump or jolt could trigger a catastrophic explosion. Tensions rise among the crew as they face physical and psychological challenges, pushing their limits in a high-stakes battle for survival and the promise of a life-changing payday.

Direction H.G. Clouzot

Cast Yves Montand · Charles Vanel · Véra Clouzot · Peter van Eyck · Folco Lulli · William Tubbs · Dario Moreno · Jo Dest

Soundtrack Georges Auric

Screenplay H.G. Clouzot · Jérome Géronimi · Georges Arnaud

Cinematography Armand Thirard

Original title Le salaire de la peur

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