The Wages of Fear

1953 Henri-Georges Clouzot 2h 33m
Drama Thriller Adventure

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 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

Vibes

Energized Heart Pounding Critic Favorite