The Wages of Fear (1953)
‘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
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Adventure
Runtime: 153 min
Release Date: April 22, 1953
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (2 ratings)
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
Screenplay
- Georges Arnaud (Novel)
- Jérôme Géronimi (Screenplay)
- Henri-Georges Clouzot (Screenplay)
Music: Georges Auric
Cinematography: Armand Thirard
Editing: Étiennette Muse, Madeleine Gug
Production: Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique, Véra Films, Fono Roma, Filmsonor
Country: France, Italy
Language: Français, English, Español, Italiano, Deutsch
Original Language: fr
Themes
Abusive Father and Deep Traumas, Confronting Anxiety and Fear, Crippling Fear of the Unknown, A Desperate Act of Survival, Frantic Anxiety and Racing Thoughts
Keywords
petrol, fire, life and death, based on novel or book, unsociability, central and south america, capitalism, venezuela, tanker, dynamite, male friendship, nitroglycerin, truck, oil, fear
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Wages of Fear 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.
- Who directed The Wages of Fear?
- The Wages of Fear was directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot.
- Who stars in The Wages of Fear?
- The Wages of Fear stars Yves Montand, Charles Vanel, Peter van Eyck, Folco Lulli, Véra Clouzot, Antonio Centa.
- How long is The Wages of Fear?
- The Wages of Fear has a runtime of 2h 33m (153 minutes).
- What genre is The Wages of Fear?
- The Wages of Fear is a Drama, Thriller, Adventure film.
- What is the Filmori rating for The Wages of Fear?
- The Wages of Fear has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 2 ratings.
- Where was The Wages of Fear produced?
- The Wages of Fear was produced in France, Italy.
- What are the themes of The Wages of Fear?
- The themes of The Wages of Fear include: Abusive Father and Deep Traumas, Confronting Anxiety and Fear, Crippling Fear of the Unknown, A Desperate Act of Survival, Frantic Anxiety and Racing Thoughts.