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The Wages of Fear

1953 · Movie · 154 min· Updated May 2026
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🌐French,English,Spanish,+2 more· Originally French
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You can watch The Wages of Fear (1953) for free on Kanopy.

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.

The Wages of Fear is a film that explores themes of petrol, fire, life and death. It also touches on based on novel or book and unsociability and central and south america.

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Henri-Georges Clouzot

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Yves Montand, Charles Vanel, Peter van Eyck, Folco Lulli, Véra Clouzot, Antonio Centa, Jo Dest, Darío Moreno, William Tubbs, Darling Légitimus

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The poster features a gritty, dark scene with a military vehicle speeding through a chaotic battlefield. Red and black dominate the color palette, evoking danger and urgency. The title "The Wages of Fear" is prominently displayed in bold, yellow font, suggesting a thrilling and suspenseful narrat...

The Wages of Fear

1953•⭐ 8.0•154 min•Updated May 2026
🌐French,English,Spanish,+2 more· Originally French

You can watch The Wages of Fear (1953) for free on Kanopy.

Rated:PG-13
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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.

The Wages of Fear is a film that explores themes of petrol, fire, life and death. It also touches on based on novel or book and unsociability and central and south america.

Director

Henri-Georges Clouzot

Cast

Yves Montand, Charles Vanel, Peter van Eyck, Folco Lulli, Véra Clouzot, Antonio Centa, Jo Dest, Darío Moreno, William Tubbs, Darling Légitimus

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The Wages of Fear is streaming on Max. Watch The Wages of Fear for free on Kanopy. The Wages of Fear is streaming on Criterion Channel. The Wages of Fear is not currently available on Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV+. Availability last verified May 26, 2026.

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