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Movie
The Wages of Fear
Released: April 22, 1953 (1953)
Runtime: 153 minutes
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Adventure
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Charles Vanel as Mr. Jo
Age at release: 60
- Antonio Centa as Camp Chief
Age at release: 45
- William Tubbs as Bill O'Brien
Age at release: 45
- Darling Légitimus as Rosa
Age at release: 45
- Peter van Eyck as Bimba
Age at release: 41
- Folco Lulli as Luigi
Age at release: 40
- Véra Clouzot as Linda
Age at release: 39
- Darío Moreno as Pepito Hernandez
Age at release: 32
- Yves Montand as Mario Livi
Age at release: 31
- Jo Dest as Hans Smerloff
Age at release: Unknown
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Age at release: 51
- François Valorbe as (uncredited)
Age at release: 38
- Luis De Lima as Bernardo
Age at release: 27
Age at release: Unknown
- Pat Hurst as (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown