Not-bad remake of the 1952 French-Italian film "Le Salaire de la Peur" concerns four fugitives from different parts of the globe winding up in horrendous Latin American city where they are given a chance at freedom: by driving trucks filled with nitroglycerin through treacherous jungle terrain to put out a massive oil fire. Tense atmosphere, palpably sweaty suspense, and serviceable performances (particularly by Roy Scheider and Bruno Cremer) help make up for a meandering script. William Friedkin directed, and he knows how to construct an exciting narrative--but not a tight one. He's stylish but not sophisticated, and his adventure has gaps of both credibility and logic. **1/2 from ****
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