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Movie The Rerun: 1950s

The Wages of Fear

Four down-on-their-luck men are hired to drive trucks loaded with nitroglycerin over treacherous mountain roads to put out an oil well fire.

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Four down-on-their-luck men are hired to drive trucks loaded with nitroglycerin over treacherous mountain roads to put out an oil well fire.

Why watch The film won the Palme d'Or at Cannes and the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival, and Henri-Georges Clouzot directed it.

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Where can I watch The Wages of Fear?
We do not have a confirmed streaming listing for The Wages of Fear in Canada, the US, the UK, Australia or New Zealand yet. This page updates as platforms add it.
What is The Wages of Fear about?
Four down-on-their-luck men are hired to drive trucks loaded with nitroglycerin over treacherous mountain roads to put out an oil well fire.
Who is in the cast of The Wages of Fear?
The Wages of Fear stars Peter van Eyck, Yves Montand, Véra Clouzot, Folco Lulli and Charles Vanel.
Who directed The Wages of Fear?
The Wages of Fear was directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot.
When did The Wages of Fear come out?
The Wages of Fear was released on 15 April 1953.
How long is The Wages of Fear?
The Wages of Fear runs 148 minutes (2 h 28 min).

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