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.
| Original Title | Le Salaire de la peur |
| Year | 1953 |
| Country | France, Italy |
| Genre | Drama, Thriller, Adventure |
| Director | Henri-Georges Clouzot |
| Runtime | 153 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 8.0/10 (1061 votes) |
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The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.
Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.
For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.
Director: Henri-Georges Clouzot
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.
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