The Wages of Fear

‘DYNAMIC’ ‘TREMENDOUS’ ‘SHATTERING’

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.

Director: Henri-Georges Clouzot
Cast: Yves Montand , Charles Vanel , Peter van Eyck , Folco Lulli , Véra Clouzot , Antonio Centa , Jo Dest , Darío Moreno , William Tubbs , Darling Légitimus

Genres: Drama , Thriller , Adventure

Release date: 1953-04-22

Rating: 8.003

Runtime: 154minutes

Budget: 0M

Revenue: 0M

Production Companies: Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique , Véra Films , Fono Roma , Filmsonor

Reviews:

  • Nico Hamilton
    Way too long and dragged out. It had potential, but it lost me halfway through.
    Rating: 2

  • Everest Cannon
    A touching and heartfelt movie. The performances felt genuine, and the story was beautiful.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Apollo Floyd
    A decent watch, though the pacing felt a bit slow in the middle. The cinematography was great, though.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Issac Morse
    An engaging and well-paced thriller. The twists were well-executed, keeping me hooked throughout.
    Rating: 4

  • Milana Vaughn
    An engaging and well-paced thriller. The twists were well-executed, keeping me hooked throughout.
    Rating: 4