The Wages of Fear

The Wages of Fear

‘Dynamic’ ‘Tremendous’ ‘Shattering’

Le Salaire de la peur

8.0 /10 1,050 votes
April 22, 1953 2h 33m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Henri-Georges Clouzot
Writers Georges Arnaud, Henri-Georges Clouzot
Studio Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique
Rating 8.0/10
Language FR

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Cast & Crew

Yves Montand

Yves Montand

Mario Livi

Charles Vanel

Charles Vanel

Mr. Jo

Peter van Eyck

Peter van Eyck

Bimba

Folco Lulli

Folco Lulli

Luigi

Véra Clouzot

Véra Clouzot

Linda

Antonio Centa

Antonio Centa

Camp Chief

Jo Dest

Jo Dest

Hans Smerloff

Darío Moreno

Darío Moreno

Pepito Hernandez

William Tubbs

William Tubbs

Bill O'Brien

Darling Légitimus

Darling Légitimus

Rosa

Luis De Lima

Luis De Lima

Bernardo

Grégoire Gromoff

Grégoire Gromoff

Frequently Asked Questions

The Wages of Fear was released on April 22, 1953.

The runtime of The Wages of Fear is 2h 33m.

The Wages of Fear is a Drama, Thriller, Adventure movie.

The Wages of Fear has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Wages of Fear is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Wages of Fear was directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot.

The main cast of The Wages of Fear includes Yves Montand, Charles Vanel, Peter van Eyck.

The Wages of Fear is originally in French.