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Release Date:
16 February 1955 (USA) moreTagline:
The complete restored version of the 1953 French classic [reissue] morePlot:
In a decrepit South American village, men are hired to transport an urgent nitroglycerine shipment without the equipment that would make it safe. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Won BAFTA Film Award. Another 5 wins moreNewsDesk:
(3 articles)
Preview: The Best of the 45th Chicago International Film Festival, Week One (From HollywoodChicago.com. 8 October 2009, 8:51 AM, PDT)
Blu-Ray Review: Classic ‘Wages of Fear’ Thrills in HD
(From HollywoodChicago.com. 27 April 2009, 7:55 AM, PDT)
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Stunning!! Completely Unique! more (98 total)Cast
(Complete credited cast)| Yves Montand | ... | Mario | |
| Charles Vanel | ... | M. Jo | |
| Folco Lulli | ... | Luigi | |
| Peter van Eyck | ... | Bimba (as Peter Van Eyck) | |
| Véra Clouzot | ... | Linda (as Vera Clouzot) | |
| William Tubbs | ... | Bill O'Brien | |
| Darío Moreno | ... | Hernandez (as Dario Moreno) | |
| Jo Dest | ... | Smerloff | |
| Antonio Centa | ... | Camp Chief (as Centa) | |
| Luis De Lima | ... | Bernardo | |
| Grégoire Gromoff | |||
| Joseph Palau-Fabre | |||
| Faustini | |||
| Seguna | |||
| Darling Légitimus | (as Miss Darling) |
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The Wages of Fear (UK) (USA)Il salario della paura (Italy) (alternative title)
Vite vendute (Italy)
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Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
131 min | France:156 min | 148 min (director's cut)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric)Certification:
Australia:M | Canada:14+ (Ontario) | Finland:K-18 (DVD rating) | South Korea:12 (2004) | Finland:K-16 | Sweden:15 | West Germany:16 | UK:PG | Norway:16Fun Stuff
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Yves Montand and Charles Vanel both contracted conjunctivitis after filming in a pool of crude oil and being exposed to gas fumes. moreGoofs:
Factual errors: The shock wave of the explosion arrives before the flash. moreQuotes:
Dick: When I was a kid, I used to see men go off on this kind of jobs... and not come back. When they did, they were wrecks. Their hair had turned white and their hands were shaking like palsy! You don't know what fear is. But you'll see. It's catching, it's catching like small pox! And once you get it, it's for life! So long, boys, and good luck. moreFAQ
What caused the nitro to explode?A Note Regarding Spoilers
Why they have to carry the nitroglycerin to that plant?
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A completely novel plot. Happened upon this on late night TV about 10 years ago. Thought I had seen all the best of the classics and then this came on. "Where have you been all my life?" was the overwhelming question. What an incredibly beautiful and stark movie at the same time. Absolutely unprecedented. Everything about it--especially the cinematography (check out the scene with the turnabout for the trucks) is superior. If you care about plot, allegory, intelligent directing and acting, this is one which is second to none. Nitroglycerine being transported across the Venezuelan countryside. . .who comes up with this stuff? The remake (Sorcerer) is decent, but doesn't even come close. Outstanding flick.