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The Wages of Fear (1953)
Directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot
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Overview
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.
Rated PG-13 | Length 148 minutes
Actors
Yves Montand | Charles Vanel | Peter van Eyck | Folco Lulli | Véra Clouzot | Antonio Centa | Jo Dest | Darío Moreno | William Tubbs | Darling Légitimus | Luis De Lima | Grégoire Gromoff | Joseph Palau-Fabre | François Valorbe | Pat Hurst
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/09/2013 | TV | Blu-ray | Library | 8.5 stars |
| (Average) 8.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Another big blindspot but more recently when this film came on my radar. Since viewing Sorcerer earlier this year I’ve really wanted to see this film and finally carved out 2.5 hours to do just that (honestly, its length is what has kept me from viewing sooner).
While I still favor Sorcerer this is a damn good film and definitely deserves all the praise it gets. Interesting to compare the two films in how they portray the men and the mission. This film does all the best character building during the drive, which is nearly 2/3 of the film. And despite knowing what would happen it doesn’t lessen any of the tension. I would say this adaptation is definitely more tragic but not having read the book I can’t say how faithful it is.
Definitely a great movie and highly recommended. It’s surprising how well paced it is for its length. The first hour is a bit slow but it picks up as the mission gets going. I really like Véra Clouzot and her character, which is a missing element from the Sorcerer version.
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