Film
The Wages of Fear (1953)
‘Dynamic’ ‘Tremendous’ ‘Shattering’
Adventure, Drama, Thriller· Directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot· 154 min
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.
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- The complete restored version of the 1953 French classic
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- 'SUSPENSE! CLOSE TO PROSTRATING! ONE OF THE GREATEST SHOCKERS OF ALL TIME!" -... Time magazine
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- "TREMENDOUS! BRILLIANT! SUPREME! "... N. Y. Times (original USA/Canada poster
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- Pictured in Life Magazine as Picture of the Week
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- British academy award for the best film!...
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- Directed by HENRI GEORGE CLOUZOT who gave you "Le Corbeau" - "Jenny Lamour" and "Manon"
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- A film drama of uncommon power!
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Connections
Top billing
- Yves Montand as Mario Livi
- Charles Vanel as Mr. Jo
- Peter van Eyck as Bimba
- Folco Lulli as Luigi
- Véra Clouzot as Linda