The Wages of Fear [1953]

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Product Description ------------------- The Wages of Fear (DVD + Blu-ray) Directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot Critically hailed upon its original release, The Wages of Fear has maintained its reputation as a classic of world cinema and was responsible for propelling its director Henri-Georges Clouzot to international fame. In a squalid South American village, four desperate men are hired by a US oil company to embark on a treacherous journey, transporting a volatile cargo of nitro-glycerine to a massive oil well fire. Friendships and courage are pushed to the limit in this nail-biting thriller by a director who would go on to be dubbed the 'French Hitchcock'. Special features * A new 4K restoration of the original French theatrical release, available for the first time in the UK * Presented in High Definition and Standard Definition * Interview with Assistant Director Michel Romanoff (2005, 23 mins) * Interview with Clouzot biographer Marc Godin (2005, 10 mins) * interview with Professor Lucy Mazdon (2017, 35 mins) * The Guardian Lecture: Yves Montand in conservation with Don Allan (99 mins, audio only): recorded in 1989, the star discusses his distinguished career * Audio commentary with film critic Adrian Martin * Original theatrical trailer * Illustrated booklet with a new essay by Andy Miller, original reviews by Karel Reisz and Penelope Houston, an appreciation of Clouzot by Paul Ryan, and full film credits France | 1953 | black and white | 152 minutes | French language with English subtitles | original aspect ratio 1.37:1 | BD50: 1080p, 24fps, PCM 1.0 mono (48kHz/24-bit), Region B | DVD9: PAL, 25fps, Dolby Digital 1.0 mono (192kbps), Region 2 Review ------ **** --Roger Ebert