Title of film : The Wages of Fear
Director Name : Henri Georges Clouzot
Cast & crew :
Producer : Raymond Borderie,Henri Georges Clouzot
Editor : Madeleine Gug. Etiennette Muse. Henri Rust
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Synopsis : Four men are hired to transport a dangerous cargo of nitroglycerin through treacherous South American terrain. Mario, Jo, Luigi, and Bimba risk their lives for a large payout, knowing that a single jolt could blow them to pieces. As they navigate the perilous journey, the psychological tension mounts, revealing the depths of human endurance, fear, and greed. It culminates in a tragic finale that underscores the futility of their struggle.
Director Bio : Henri Georges Clouzot was a French director renowned for his mastery of suspense and psychological drama. He began his career as a screenwriter and assistant director before making his directorial debut in 1942 with The Murderer Lives at Number 21. Clouzot became internationally recognized for films like The Wages of Fear (1953) and Diabolique (1955), which earned him the reputation of a French Alfred Hitchcock. Known for his intense focus on human behavior under pressure, his films often explored dark themes and his meticulous approach to filmmaking left a lasting influence on French and global cinema.
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