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1953 · 154 min · PG-13

The Wages of Fear

Directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot · Drama, Thriller, Adventure

The Wages of Fear (1953) is a Drama film, directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot set during the 1950s. It runs 154 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A survival and road trip, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of survival, greed & ambition, and fate & destiny run throughout.

Composer
Georges Auric
Cinematography
Armand Thirard
Cast
Yves MontandCharles VanelPeter van EyckFolco LulliVéra ClouzotAntonio CentaJo DestDarío Moreno

The world of this film

Setting

When

Premise & themes

Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction
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