Traffic
1998, Portuguese. Directed by João Botelho.
Young Jesus is taken on a vacation by his parents (Rita Blanco, Adriano Luz) to a deserted beach resort. They accidentally fall into overnight wealth after Jesus digs in the sand, uncovering a large drug stash. Others characters intersecting here include an alcoholic actress, a philandering banker, a general trafficking in arms, priests who close their church and head north as hitchhikers, politicians who watch an all-girl production of Julius Caesar, and beggars who recite a children's story in a huge heap of trash.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- João BotelhoDirector
- Joaquim OliveiraJesus
- Rita BlancoJesus' mother
- Adriano LuzHélio, Jesus' father
- Branca de CamargoRedhead
- João Perrybanker
- Alexandra Lencastrebanker's lover
- Maria Emília CorreiaAmélia Castro, the General's wife
- Canto e CastroHipólito, the older Priest
- Mário JacquesRezende Castro, the General
- Fernando Cabral MartinsTadeu, the lawyer
- Maria João LuísAntónia Suzette Almeida, the sculptor
- Rosa Lobato FariaMimi Furgel, the Countess
Details
- Released
- 31 December 1998
- Original title
- Tráfico
- Country
- Portugal
- Written by
- João Botelho
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Traffic: quick answers
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How long is Traffic?
Traffic runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does Traffic have a post-credits scene?
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Is Traffic suitable for kids?
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What movies are like Traffic?
If you liked Traffic, try Godspell, 29th Street, Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave.
Who directed Traffic?
Traffic (1998) was directed by João Botelho and stars Joaquim Oliveira, Rita Blanco, Adriano Luz.