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The Wages of Fear (1953)

The Wages of Fear (1953)

Drama Adventure Thriller

‘Dynamic’ ‘Tremendous’ ‘Shattering’

Release Date: 1953, April 22
Directors: Henri-Georges Clouzot
Countries: France, Italy
Production: Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique, Véra Films, Fono Roma, Filmsonor
Cast: François Valorbe, William Tubbs, Charles Vanel, Peter van Eyck, Yves Montand, Darling Légitimus, Folco Lulli, Véra Clouzot, Antonio Centa, Jo Dest, Darío Moreno, Luis De Lima

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.

Keywords:

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