This starts slowly but the tension builds up steadily to make a really taut thriller. The acting is uneven but the cinematography makes up for it. Amazing what one can do without modern digital SFX too.
This review of The Wages of Fear (1953) was written by John G on 21 Sep 2007.
The Wages of Fear has generally received very positive reviews.
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