The Wages of Fear Franchise Guide: Movie Facts and Legacy
A TMDB-backed guide to The Wages of Fear, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

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Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Yves Montand as Mario Livi; Charles Vanel as Mr. Jo; Peter van Eyck as Bimba; Folco Lulli as Luigi; Véra Clouzot as Linda; Antonio Centa as Camp Chief; Jo Dest as Hans Smerloff; Darío Moreno as Pepito Hernandez
About The Wages of Fear
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.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Wages of Fear?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Wages of Fear?
Yves Montand as Mario Livi; Charles Vanel as Mr. Jo; Peter van Eyck as Bimba; Folco Lulli as Luigi; Véra Clouzot as Linda; Antonio Centa as Camp Chief; Jo Dest as Hans Smerloff; Darío Moreno as Pepito Hernandez
Is this The Wages of Fear guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



