The Wages of Fear (1955)

"‘Dynamic’ ‘Tremendous’ ‘Shattering’"
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80
The Wages of Fear
StarringYves MontandCharles VanelPeter van Eyck
DirectorHenri-Georges Clouzot
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PG-13 2 hr 33 minFeb 16th, 1955Adventure, Drama, Thriller
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:February 16th, 1955
On Digital & Streaming:November 24th, 2015 - Watch Now
On DVD & Blu-ray:January 26th, 1999 - Buy DVD
Original Language:French
Production Companies:Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique, Véra Films, Fono Roma, Filmsonor
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