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Traffic Jam
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Title: Traffic Jam

Release Date: 12 Jan 1979

Runtime: 2h 1m

Genre: Drama, Comedy

Director: Gaumont International, Clesi Cinematografica, Greenwich Film Production, José Frade, Albatros Filmproduktion, Filmédis

Production Companies: Gaumont International, Clesi Cinematografica, Greenwich Film Production, José Frade, Albatros Filmproduktion, Filmédis

Overview: A tremendous congestion hits the Rome highway ring. The biggest traffic jam ever seen lasts more than 36 hours. At the beginning the people blocked in their cars react normally. But as more time passes, the more we witness personal dramas, hysteric reactions and other grotesque situations. All the episodes are linked as if in a single plot. Cars and their hosts are a microcosm of stories part of a larger universe: the congestion.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.8 (72 votes)

Cast

  • Dr. De Benedetti: Alberto Sordi
  • Irène: Annie Girardot
  • Carlo: Fernando Rey
  • Mara's Lover: Patrick Dewaere
  • Martina: Ángela Molina
  • Mario: Harry Baer
  • Marco Montefoschi: Marcello Mastroianni
  • Teresa: Stefania Sandrelli
  • Professor: Ugo Tognazzi
  • Angela: Miou-Miou
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