"The Wages of Fear" is a 1953 French thriller directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot. The film follows four men who are hired to transport a dangerous shipment of nitroglycerin across treacherous South American terrain. The journey tests their courage and camaraderie as they face numerous obstacles and the constant threat of disaster. The film explores themes of desperation, risk, and the human condition. It is renowned for its suspenseful storytelling and intense performances, particularly by Yves Montand and Charles Vanel. "The Wages of Fear" received critical acclaim and won the prestigious Palme d'Or at the 1953 Cannes Film Festival.