In a decrepit South American
village, foreigners who came seeking riches find themselves stranded with no
money, no prospects, and no way home. That is until they are offered a job. A
company urgently needs a shipment of nitroglycerine to be transported across
country to implode a burning oil well, but they do not have the proper safety equipment.
Thus, this is a suicide job, but also maybe the only way any of these men will
ever make enough money to get home.
The thriller is written and
directed by French auteur Henri-Georges Clouzot
(who is also responsible for one of the great horror mysteries of all-time: Diabolique).
He worked with composer Georges Auric,
cinematographer Armand
Thirard (a frequent collaborator), and art director Rene Renoux on
the film.
The film features a great
ensemble cast including: Yves Montand,
Charles Vanel,
Folco Lulli,
Peter van Eyck,
Vera Clouzot,
and William
Tubbs.
The Wages of Fear is one of
cinema’s greatest thrillers (making my list of the Top
100 Films of the 20th Century). It is a nerve-racking experience
that grips its viewer throughout. But also, it is a fantastic character drama,
exploring the best and worst that man is capable of. It is a must-see for fans
of classic cinema and brilliant thrillers.
Trailer: Here
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