The Wages of Fear  1955 Movie

IMDB Rating 8.1  (54K)
In a decrepit South American village, four men are hired to transport an urgent nitroglycerine shipment without the equipment that would make it safe. More details

Directors

Henri-Georges Clouzot

Cast

Yves MontandCharles VanelFolco LulliPeter van Eyck

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