
The Wages of Fear
In “The Wages of Fear,” directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, a group of desperate men in a remote South American village are hired to transport a volatile shipment of nitroglycerin across treacherous terrain. The film masterfully builds tension as the men confront both the physical dangers of the journey and their own personal fears, exploring themes of survival and human nature.
Views: 62
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Thriller
Director: Henri-Georges Clouzot
Actors: Antonio Centa, Charles Vanel, Darío Moreno, Darling Légitimus, Folco Lulli, Jo Dest, Luis De Lima, Peter van Eyck, Véra Clouzot, William Tubbs, Yves Montand
Company: Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique (CICC), Filmsonor, Vera Films
Awards: Top rated movie #206 | Won 1 BAFTA Award, 6 wins & 1 nomination total
Worldwide Gross: $1,098
Duration:
2h 11minRelease: 1953
Release Date: 1953-04-22
IMDb: 8.1
TMDB: 8.0
Rotten Tomatoes: 100%
Metacritic: 85
FilmAffinity: 8.1