Movie

The Wage

★ 9.0(1)19621h 2m

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Good to know

Director: Ciro Durán
Release date: 1962-07-22
Runtime: 1h 2m
Language: Spanish
Status: Released
Country: Venezuela
Studio: Productores Asociados S.A.

The Wage — trailer

About The Wage

The Wage is a 1962 movie, directed by Ciro Durán, starring Alberto Álvarez, María Escalona and Rafael Briceño. It has a runtime of 1 hour 2 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Wage in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In the Colombian-Venezuelan Andes, a peasant works the land under exploitative conditions to ensure the survival of his family. His son is ill, his wife is pregnant, and he himself reproduces the violence that surrounds him. With no money for medical treatment, one night he gets drunk and is arrested. In jail, in a burst of fury, he rebels against the town's political boss in the only way he can. La Paga was a pioneering work of social and political cinema in Latin America, released the same year as Barravento, Glauber Rocha’s debut feature, and anticipating movements such as Third Cinema. Influenced by Italian Neorealism and Soviet cinema in its aesthetics, forms, and ideological approach, the film uses the archetypal representation of characters and the social and economic forces they embody. Based on the director’s childhood observations in his hometown, La Paga denounces the exploitation of the rural peasantry.

Cast

Alberto Álvarez

María Escalona

Rafael Briceño

Paco De La Riera

Eduardo Frank

Herman Lejter

Eduardo Mancera

Aníbal Rivero

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Wage in Mexico?+

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Is The Wage on Netflix?+

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How long is The Wage?+

The Wage has a runtime of 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).

Who stars in The Wage?+

The Wage stars Alberto Álvarez, María Escalona, Rafael Briceño, Paco De La Riera and Eduardo Frank.

When did The Wage come out?+

The Wage is a 1962 movie directed by Ciro Durán.

Who directed The Wage?+

The Wage was directed by Ciro Durán.