The Wages of Fear
Le Salaire de la peur
“‘Dynamic’ ‘Tremendous’ ‘Shattering’”
Synopsis
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.
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Official 4K Restoration TrailerOfficial
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Top Cast
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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
Luis De Lima
Bernardo
Grégoire Gromoff
Joseph Palau-Fabre
François Valorbe
(uncredited)
Pat Hurst
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival (4K restored version)
Festival / Special Debut
February 16, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 24, 2015
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 21, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henri-Georges Clouzot
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri-Georges Clouzot, Jérôme Géronimi
- Original Score
- Georges Auric
- Original Title
- Le Salaire de la peur
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French, English, Spanish, Italian, German
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- Production Studios
- Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique, Véra Films, Fono Roma, Filmsonor
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henri-Georges Clouzot
Henri-Georges Clouzot, Jérôme Géronimi, Georges Arnaud
Georges Auric
Armand Thirard
Étiennette Muse, Henri Rust, Madeleine Gug
Henri-Georges Clouzot, Raymond Borderie
Department Leadership Roster
Henri-Georges Clouzot
Director
Armand Thirard
Director of Photography
Georges Auric
Original Music Composer
Étiennette Muse
Editor
Henri-Georges Clouzot
Screenplay
Henri-Georges Clouzot
Producer
Henri Rust
Editor
Jérôme Géronimi
Screenplay
Raymond Borderie
Producer
Madeleine Gug
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wages of Fear
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wages of Fear about?
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.
Who directed The Wages of Fear?
The Wages of Fear was directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot.
Who stars in The Wages of Fear?
The principal cast of The Wages of Fear includes Yves Montand, Charles Vanel, Peter van Eyck, Folco Lulli, Véra Clouzot.
When was The Wages of Fear released and how long is it?
The Wages of Fear was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 2h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wages of Fear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wages of Fear was composed by Georges Auric.
Is The Wages of Fear based on a book or true story?
The Wages of Fear is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Georges Arnaud".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wages of Fear?
The Wages of Fear holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).