The Wages of Fear 1953
“‘Dynamic’ ‘Tremendous’ ‘Shattering’”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 154 minutes
- Director
- Henri-Georges Clouzot
- Networks
- Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique, Véra Films, Fono Roma
What is The Wages of Fear?
The Wages of Fear is a film first released in 1953. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller, Adventure.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1953
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 154 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 22, 1953
- Studios
- Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique, Véra Films, Fono Roma
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller, Adventure
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.0/10
- Episode runtime
- ~154 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique, Véra Films, Fono Roma
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Overview
The Wages of Fear is a film first released in 1953. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller, Adventure. Produced and broadcast by Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique, Véra Films, Fono Roma. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Four desperate men undertake a perilous truck journey carrying volatile cargo through the jungle.”
- high-stakes suspense
- engaging character dynamics
- slow-burn pacing
- grim atmosphere
Watch it if you enjoy suspenseful classic thrillers about high-risk missions.
The film contains intense suspense and dramatic situations suitable for mature audiences.
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What is the main plot of the film?
Four men are paid to drive trucks loaded with nitroglycerin through the jungle to an oil field.
Where does the story take place?
The story takes place in a run-down South American town.
What kind of cargo are the men transporting?
The men are transporting trucks loaded with nitroglycerin.
How many men are hired for the job?
Four men are hired to embark upon the perilous journey.
What happens to the relationships during the trip?
Friendships are tested and rivalries develop as the men make their journey.
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