Quick Info
- Year
- 1953
- Director
- Henri-Georges Clouzot
- Duration
- 154 min
- Language
- FR
- Country
- FR
External Ratings
IMDb8
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes80%
📺 Where to Watch
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The Wages of Fear
Our Rating
8.1/10
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7.6/10
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.
Rating Breakdown
Story
8.1
Acting
8.2
Direction
8
Cinematography
7.8
Music
7.6
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
