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The Wages of Fear

"‘Dynamic’ ‘Tremendous’ ‘Shattering’"

April 22, 1953 2h 34m Henri-Georges Clouzot

Drama Thriller Adventure

8.0

1,139 votes

2h 34m

Runtime

Popularity

Released 26844 days ago — April 22, 1953

About

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.

Cast

Yves Montand

Mario Livi

Charles Vanel

Mr. Jo

Peter van Eyck

Bimba

Folco Lulli

Luigi

Véra Clouzot

Linda

Antonio Centa

Camp Chief

Jo Dest

Hans Smerloff

Darío Moreno

Pepito Hernandez

William Tubbs

Bill O'Brien

Darling Légitimus

Rosa

Luis De Lima

Bernardo

Grégoire Gromoff

Trailer

Release Date

April 22, 1953

Status

Confirmed

Director

Henri-Georges Clouzot

Platform / Region

Cinema

Production

Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique, Véra Films, Fono Roma

Language

French

Original Title

Le Salaire de la peur

Details

Age Rating: PG-13
TMDB Status: Released
Writers: Georges Arnaud, Jérôme Géronimi, Henri-Georges Clouzot
Producers: Raymond Borderie, Henri-Georges Clouzot
Composer: Georges Auric
Cinematography: Armand Thirard
Countries: France, Italy
Spoken Languages: French, English, Spanish, Italian, German

Release Dates by Region

United States · Theatrical: February 16, 1955
United States · Digital: November 24, 2015
United States · Physical: April 21, 2009
United States · Physical: February 2, 1999
United States · Physical: October 25, 2005

Where to Watch

United States: Stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | Rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home | Buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home

Data by TMDB / JustWatch.

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