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The Wages of Fear

The Wages of Fear

French, Adventure, Drama, Thriller 1955 Henri-Georges Clouzot ⏱ 2h 34m FR Not Rated ⭐ 8.003 (1,112 votes)
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+writing +pacing +effects -acting -direction -music -editing -atmosphere

Summary

A french film that excels in pacing and effects but struggles with acting and direction. 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.

Cast

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

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