New Delhi: The legendary French thriller The Wages of Fear makes a triumphant comeback to the big screen in a new version, seven decades after its revolutionary 1953 premiere. This remake is proof positive of the film’s lasting influence and effect on viewers throughout the world.
Viewers will surely move by Netflix’s unrelenting intensity, thrilling adventure, and fearless examination of human desperation, which firmly established it as a cinematic classic. The French book Le Salaire da le peur, published in 1950, is the inspiration for both films.
Plot
As per the plot, Nitroglycerine is a specialized drug that is needed in a remote oil field deep in the American jungle. Four guys are hired by a large oil firm to drive two trucks there. Not only are the guys hostile against one another, but the roads are also dangerous and uneven. They quarrel and sprint, but the drug may detonate at the slightest bump. This is why, even if it requires them to cooperate, they must exercise caution.
The preview clip provides an early look at the plot, which reveals that characters are engaged in very risky work. To prevent a major explosion, a covert organization must operate nitroglycerine, a highly explosive substance.
When and Where to Watch?
An incredible teaser that Netflix has already released features spectacular action, post-apocalyptic destruction, and a terrifying journey to survival across borders.
March 29, 2024, is the exclusive release date for The Wages of Fear on Netflix.
Ils ont 24h pour conduire deux camions bourrés de nitroglycérine et empêcher une terrible catastrophe.
Le film LE SALAIRE DE LA PEUR, par Julien Leclercq, avec Franck Gastambide, Alban Lenoir, Sofiane Zermani et Ana Girardot, le 29 mars. pic.twitter.com/IUjmCBg573
— Netflix France (@NetflixFR) January 29, 2024
Cast
The film provides a brief overview of the story and the perils they encountered on their tragic 800-kilometer trip in under 20 hours. It stars Alban Lenoir, Franck Gastambide, Ana Girardot, and Sofiane Zermani, among others.
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The original film is still considered a classic in the industry, having won several honours such as the Palme d’Or at Cannes in 1953 and the BAFTA Award for Best Film in 1955. Both reviewers and spectators agreed that it was one of the best films of all time because of its unfiltered portrayal of human despair and its raw impact.
Now a new generation can enjoy this classic tale thanks to the remake, which allows us to observe why the original was a critical and commercial success.
