The Wages of Fear
‘Dynamic’ ‘Tremendous’ ‘Shattering’
1955 PG-13 2h 34m
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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| Original title | Le Salaire de la peur |
|---|---|
| Release date | Feb 16, 1955 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | FR |
| Country | France, Italy |
| Certification (US) | PG-13 |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, capitalism, fire, male friendship, life and death, central and south america, unsociability, petrol, dynamite, tanker, venezuela, nitroglycerin |
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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.
When was The Wages of Fear released?
The Wages of Fear was released on Feb 16, 1955 (status: Released).
Who directed The Wages of Fear?
Henri-Georges Clouzot directed The Wages of Fear.
What is the TMDB rating of The Wages of Fear?
The Wages of Fear has a TMDB rating of 8.0/10 from 1,133 votes.