The Wages of Fear Stars: Yves Montand, Charles Vanel, Peter van Eyck 1953 ‧ Drama/Thriller ‧ 2h 36m English subtitles In the South American jungle, supplies of nitroglycerine are needed at a remote oil field. The oil company pays four men to deliver the supplies in two trucks. A tense rivalry develops between the two sets of drivers on the rough remote roads where the slightest jolt can result in death. Release date: February 16, 1955 (USA) Director: Henri-Georges Clouzot Production company: Vera Films Awards: Golden Bear, BAFTA Award for Best Film, MORE