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Traffic (2000)
7.7
Ratings: 7.7/10 from 110,082 users
Metascore:
86/100
Reviews: 837 user | 207 critic | 34 from Metacritic.com A conservative judge is appointed by the President to spearhead America's escalating war against drugs, only to discover that his teenage daughter is an addict. Director:Steven Soderbergh |
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Cast
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Andrew Chavez | ... |
Desert Truck Driver
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Desert Truck Driver
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General Arturo Salazar
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| Jose Yenque | ... |
Salazar Soldier
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The Torturer
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| Emilio Rivera | ... |
Salazar Soldier #2
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| Michael O'Neill | ... |
Lawyer Rodman
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| Russell G. Jones | ... |
Clerk
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Lorene Hetherington | ... |
State Capitol Reporter #1
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Eric Collins | ... |
State Capitol Reporter #2
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DEA Agent - CalTrans
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Peter Stader | ... |
DEA Agent - CalTrans
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| James Lew | ... |
DEA Agent - CalTrans
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Storyline
A modern day look at America's war on drugs told through four separate stories that are connected in one way or another. A conservative politician who's just been appointed as the US drug czar learns that his daughter is a drug addict. A trophy wife struggles to save her husband's drug business, while two DEA agents protect a witness with inside knowledge of the spouse's business. In Mexico, a corrupt, yet dedicated cop struggles with his conscience when he learns that his new boss may not be the anti-drug official he made himself out to be. Written by <MonkeyKingMA@aol.com>
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
No One Gets Away CleanMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for pervasive drug content, strong language, violence and some sexuality See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Traffic - Die Macht des Kartells See more »Filming Locations:
A-1 Self Storage, 1190-B W. Morena Boulevard, San Diego, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$48,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$184,725 (USA) (27 December 2000) (4 Screens)Gross:
$207,515,725 (Worldwide)Company Credits
Production Co:
Bedford Falls Productions, Compulsion Inc., Initial Entertainment Group (IEG) See more »
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Javier Rodriguez: [in Spanish] Last night I had an ugly nightmare.
Manolo Sanchez: [in Spanish] Oh yeah? What happened, man?
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Written by Fatboy Slim (as Norman Cook)
Performed by Fatboy Slim
Courtesy of Astralwerks Records See more »
Did You Know?
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To achieve a distinctive look for each different vignette in the story, Steven Soderbergh used three different film stocks (and post-production techniques), each with their own color treatment and grain for the print. The "Wakefield" story features a colder, bluer tone to match the sad, depressive emotion. The "Ayala" story is bright, shiny, and saturated in primary colors, especially red, to match the glitzy surface of Helena's life. The "Mexican" story appears grainy, rough, and hot to go with the rugged Mexican landscape and congested cities. See more »Goofs
Audio/visual unsynchronized: When Arnie Metzger shows up at Helena Ayala's house, at one point he quickly turns around and points to her. Clearly his mouth movements do not match up with the dialog. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Javier Rodriguez: [in Spanish] Last night I had an ugly nightmare.
Manolo Sanchez: [in Spanish] Oh yeah? What happened, man?
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Crazy Credits
F****d up Bowman: Corey Spears See more »Connections
Referenced in "The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Echelon Conspiracy/Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li/Crossing Over (#1.1)" (2009) See more »Soundtracks
"Give The Po' Man A Break"Written by Fatboy Slim (as Norman Cook)
Performed by Fatboy Slim
Courtesy of Astralwerks Records See more »
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