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Overview

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Release Date:
16 February 1955 (USA) more
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Tagline:
The complete restored version of the 1953 French classic [reissue] more
Plot:
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 synopsis
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Awards:
Won BAFTA Film Award. Another 5 wins more
User Comments:
magnifique! more (98 total)

Cast

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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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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Wages of Fear (UK) (USA)
Il salario della paura (Italy) (alternative title)
Vite vendute (Italy)
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Runtime:
131 min | France:156 min | 148 min (director's cut)
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Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric)
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Trivia:
Yves Montand's first dramatic role. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: When Mario throws a stone at Jo's face, although he stands at a higher lever, the stone seems to hit Jo's face from below. more
Quotes:
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. more

FAQ

Why they have to carry the nitroglycerin to that plant?
What caused the nitro to explode?
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46 out of 66 people found the following comment useful.
magnifique!, 2 November 2004
Author: Robert Grill from Torrance, California

This movie is a true masterpiece in every way! When I rented the DVD and read the story it sounded familiar, because I had watched the newer version before in color with Roy Scheider, which was good as well. But watching the original film truly blew me away. This movie is well made in every detail. It puts a lot of detail-work in the creation of the characters, and once you think that is over and the "regular action-part" starts, it becomes even better and the story takes a 90 degree turn! After I had finished watching the entire movie, I needed at least 5 minutes just to "digest" it and rethink this fantastic film. If you got a chance to watch it, don't miss it! It is entertaining from the first to the last minute!

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