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Feature film — 1953

The Wages of Fear (1953)

8.02h 28mDrama — Thriller — Adventure

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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A high-signal pick with 1,150 votes.

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

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Director: Henri-Georges Clouzot

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Cast & crew

Yves Montand as Mario Livi

Yves Montand

Mario Livi

Charles Vanel as Mr. Jo

Charles Vanel

Mr. Jo

Peter van Eyck as Bimba

Peter van Eyck

Bimba

Folco Lulli as Luigi

Folco Lulli

Luigi

Véra Clouzot as Linda

Véra Clouzot

Linda

Antonio Centa as Camp Chief

Antonio Centa

Camp Chief

Jo Dest as Hans Smerloff

Jo Dest

Hans Smerloff

Darío Moreno as Pepito Hernandez

Darío Moreno

Pepito Hernandez

William Tubbs as Bill O'Brien

William Tubbs

Bill O'Brien

Darling Légitimus as Rosa

Darling Légitimus

Rosa

L

Luis De Lima

Bernardo

Grégoire Gromoff as

Grégoire Gromoff

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