feature · 19532h 34mFRFR
The Wages of Fear
Le Salaire de la peur
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.
DramaThrillerAdventure★ 8.0(1,081)
At a glance
- Director
- Henri-Georges Clouzot
- Cinematography
- Armand Thirard
- Editor
- Étiennette Muse
- Music
- Georges Auric
Department
Camera
- Armand ThirardDirector of Photographyprimary
- Robert JuillardCamera Operatorprimary
- Jean LallierCamera Operator
- Louis NéeCamera Operator
Department
Art Department
- René RenouxSet Decoratorprimary
Department
Production
- Raymond BorderieProducerprimary
- Roberto SavareseFirst Assistant Directorprimary
Recognition
Awards (1 won, 1 total)
- Status: WONCannesPalme d'Or1953Cited source (opens in new tab): [src]
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