The Wages of Fear has climbed into the top tier of movie rankings, recently placing No. 40 on Rotten Tomatoes’ “300 Best Movies of All Time” list, backed by a perfect 100% critics score and a strong 94% audience rating.
Today, it is praised not only for its suspense but also for its lasting influence on modern thrillers.
Scene from the movie 'Le salaire de la peur' or 'The Wages of Fear' directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot.Photo by ullstein bild/ullstein bild via Getty Images
The job is almost suicidal. Every bump in the road could trigger an explosion.
Despite its success in Europe, the film had a troubled release in the United States. When it arrived in 1955, nearly 50 minutes were cut. Some reports say the edits were made because the film was too long, while others believe it was due to its critical portrayal of American oil companies.
Film critic Roger Ebert later reflected on the restored version, saying, "The film's extended suspense sequences deserve a place among the great stretches of cinema."
Over time, its reputation grew stronger. The film won both the Palme d’Or at Cannes and the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival in 1953, making it one of the rare films to achieve both honors. It also became a major box office success in France, drawing nearly seven million viewers.
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