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The Wages of Fear(1953)
Status: Released
Date: 1953-04-22
80%
1084 Votes
Time: 2h 34m
‘Dynamic’ ‘Tremendous’ ‘Shattering’
Overview:
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.
Languages: French, English, Spanish, Italian, German.
Countries:
France,
Italy
ProductionCompanies:
Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique
Véra Films
Fono Roma
Filmsonor
Movie: The Wages of Fear
Top 10 Billed 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
William Tubbs
Bill O'Brien
Darling Légitimus
Rosa
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