20 Action movies that live up to the saying "old is gold"

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Cary Grant in North By Northwest| Image via Warner Bros. Pictures — Cary Grant in North By Northwest | Image via Warner Bros. Pictures

11) The Wages of Fear (1953)

Actress Véra Clouzot and Actor Yves Montand | Image via Getty

The film by Henri-Georges Clouzot, The Wages of Fear, remains a riveting thriller. The story is about four men hired to deliver nitroglycerin across the continent of South America. Celebrated for its masterful direction, brilliant performances, and nail-biting suspense, it is regarded as one of the finest thrillers ever.