
Plot
In the Central American jungle supplies of nitroglycerin are needed at a remote oil field. The oil company pays four men to deliver the supplies in two trucks. A tense rivalry develops between the two sets of drivers and on the rough remote roads the slightest jolt can result in death.
Written by
Georges Arnaud, Henri-Georges Clouzot, Jérôme Géronimi
Directed by
Henri-Georges Clouzot
Crew
Production Countries
Italy, France
Production Companies
Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique (CICC), Véra Films, Filmsonor, Fono Roma
Languages
Deutsch, English, Español, Italiano, Français
Awards
Won 1 BAFTA Award6 wins & 1 nomination total
Scores
# of Votes
69,587
Average Rating
8.1 out of 10
Metascore
85
Popularity
NA