Violent Road
1958, English. Directed by Howard W. Koch.
Warners launches the year's rocket entertainment sensation!
Following the crash and explosion of a test rocket, which killed several people, six men volunteer to take explosive rocket-fuel chemical components, in three trucks, over back roads in rugged terrain to a remote missile base. Uncredited "remake" of The Wages of Fear.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Howard W. KochDirector
- Brian KeithMitch Barton
- Efrem Zimbalist Jr.George Lawrence
- Arthur BatanidesBen
- Sean GarrisonKen Farley
- Dick ForanFrank 'Sarge' Miller
- Perry LopezJoe
- Ed PrentissMr. Nelson
- Merry AndersThe Girl in the Convertible
- Ann DoranEdith Miller
- John DennisPat Farley
- Joanna BarnesLawrence's Wife
- Peter BrownMarine at Bar
Details
- Released
- 10 May 1958
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard H. Landau, Don Martin
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What Violent Road is based on
Violent Road is based on The Wages of Fear, a 1953 film.
Film · 1953
The Wages of Fear
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Violent Road runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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Violent Road is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Violent Road on?
Violent Road isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 May 1958. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Violent Road?
If you liked Violent Road, try The Flight of the Phoenix, The Journey of Natty Gann, Vera Cruz.
Who directed Violent Road?
Violent Road (1958) was directed by Howard W. Koch and stars Brian Keith, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Arthur Batanides.
What is Violent Road based on?
Violent Road is based on The Wages of Fear, a 1953 film.