| Description |
1 DVD (147 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
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France https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79006404 |
| Physical Medium |
monochrome |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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mono |
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video file |
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DVD video |
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region 1 |
| Series |
Janus films collection
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Janus films collection.
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| System Details |
DVD, region 1, 1.33:1 aspect ratio. |
| Cast |
Yves Montand, Charles Vanel, Peter van Eyck, William Tubbs, Vera Clouzot, Folco Lulli. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Armand Thirard ; editors, Henri Rust, Madeleine Gug ; music, Georges Auric. |
| Note |
Based on the novel by Georges Arnaud. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1953. |
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Release date: October 24, 2006. |
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Released as part of the "Essential Art House: 50 Years of Janus Films." |
| Summary |
"In a squalid South American oil town, four desperate men sign on for a suicide mission to drive trucks loaded with nitroglycerin over a treacherous mountain route. As they ferry their explosive cargo to a faraway oil fire, each bump and jolt tests their courage, their friendship, and their nerves"--Container. |
| Note |
Accompanying book "Essential Art House : 50 Years of Janus Films" cataloged separately. |
| Access |
ML: Restricted to home use or face to face teaching. |
| Language |
French dialogue with optional English subtitles. |
| Subject |
Petroleum workers -- South America -- Drama.
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Petroleum workers. |
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South America. |
| Genre/Form |
Drama.
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Feature films.
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Feature films.
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Thrillers (Motion pictures)
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Thrillers (Motion pictures)
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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Drama.
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| Subject |
French language films.
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| Added Author |
Clouzot, H.-G. (Henri-Georges)
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Geronimi, Jérôme.
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Montand, Yves, 1921-1991.
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Vanel, Charles, 1892-1989.
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Eyck, Peter van, 1911-1969.
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Tubbs, William, 1909-1953.
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Clouzot, Vera, 1913-1960.
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Lulli, Folco, 1912-1970.
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Arnaud, Georges, 1917-1987.
Salaire de la peur.
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Filmsonor (Firm)
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C.I.C.C. Films.
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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Janus Films.
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| Note |
Title on disc label: Wages of fear |
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Title from accompanying book : Essential art house |
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Title from container : 50 years of Janus Films |
| Added Title |
Fifty years of Janus Films |
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50 years of Janus Films.
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| Standard No. |
715515021227 |
| Music No. |
WAG110-JF Janus Films |
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CC1667D-JF Criterian Collection (set) |
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