Movie: The Wages of Fear aka Le salaire de la peur
Platform: Netflix
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Date of release: March 29, 2024
Country of origin: France
Genre: Action/Drama
Runtime: 1 hour 44 minutes
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Director: Julien Leclercq
Full cast list: Sofiane Zermani, Alban Lenoir, Ana Girardot, Joseph Beddelem, Franck Gastambide, Birol Tarkan Yildiz, and others
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The race against the clock begins as the French action movie ‘The Wages of Fear’ aka ‘Le salaire de la peur’ directed by Julien Leclercq is all set to premiere on Netflix on Friday, March 29, 2024.
Starring Sofiane Zermani, Alban Lenoir, and Ana Girardot, ‘The Wages of Fear’ aka ‘Le salaire de la peur’ promises a thrilling plot.
What is the plot of ‘The Wages of Fear’ aka ‘Le salaire de la peur’?
In the vast desert, adjacent to a refugee camp, an oil well erupts in flames, posing an imminent threat to the local population.
The company overseeing the well responds urgently, realizing that the sole solution is to detonate the well with nitroglycerin within 24 hours.
To execute this risky plan, a formidable team is dispatched 800km away, transporting 200kg of explosives in two trucks for a handsome sum.
With less than 20 hours on the clock, the team faces the daunting challenge of traversing hostile zones controlled by armed rebels, navigating minefields, and maneuvering two trucks laden with nitroglycerin over rugged terrain.
The official synopsis reads, “In order to prevent a deadly explosion, an illicit crack team has 24 hours to drive two truckloads of nitroglycerine across a desert laden with danger.”
‘The Wages of Fear’ aka ‘Le salaire de la peur’ main cast
Sofiane Zermani
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Sofiane Zermani, aka Fianso, is a French rapper with Algerian roots. Originally from Saint-Denis in the Paris Region, he spent his early years in Stains before relocating to Le Blanc-Mesnil at 13.
In 2011, he independently launched the album ‘Blacklist,’ followed by ‘Blacklist II’ in 2013.
Alban Lenoir
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Born on December 16, 1980, Alban Lenoir is a versatile French talent, excelling as an actor, screenwriter, and stuntman.
His standout performance in the film ‘French Blood’ (2015) earned him a nomination for the Lumières Award for Best Male Revelation.
In addition to his acting prowess, Lenoir has showcased his skills as a stuntman in notable productions such as ‘Les Brigades du Tigre’ (2006), ‘Taken’ (2008), and ‘Hero Corp’ (2008-2010).
Ana Girardot
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Ana Girardot, born in Paris on August 1, 1988, hails from a distinguished lineage of French actors and painters.
As the daughter of Hippolyte Girardot and Isabel Otero, and the granddaughter of Antonio Otero and Clotilde Vautier, her roots in the arts run deep.
Despite her father’s initial reservations, Girardot pursued her passion for acting, honing her skills with two years of theatre studies in New York City.
Transitioning from supporting roles, she made a breakthrough with a leading role in the film ‘Lights Out’, premiering at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival.
How to stream ‘The Wages of Fear’ aka ‘Le salaire de la peur’?
‘The Wages of Fear’ aka ‘Le salaire de la peur’ will be exclusively available on Netflix from Friday, March 29, 2024.
Access to the film requires a Netflix membership, available starting from $6.99/month for the standard plan with ads.
The standard plan without ads is priced at $15.49/month, while the Premium plan costs $22.99/month.
‘The Wages of Fear’ aka ‘Le salaire de la peur’ trailer
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