Traffic Jam (1979)
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.
Director: Luigi Comencini
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 121 min
Release Date: January 12, 1979
Cast
- Alberto Sordi - Dr. De Benedetti
- Annie Girardot - Irène
- Fernando Rey - Carlo
- Patrick Dewaere - Mara's Lover
- Ángela Molina - Martina
- Harry Baer - Mario
- Marcello Mastroianni - Marco Montefoschi
- Stefania Sandrelli - Teresa
- Ugo Tognazzi - Professor
- Miou-Miou - Angela
Screenplay
- Luigi Comencini (Story)
- Ruggero Maccari (Screenplay)
- Bernardino Zapponi (Screenplay)
- Luigi Comencini (Screenplay)
Music: Fiorenzo Carpi
Cinematography: Ennio Guarnieri
Editing: Nino Baragli
Production: Gaumont International, Clesi Cinematografica, Greenwich Film Production, José Frade Producciones Cinematográficas, Albatros Filmproduktion, Filmédis
Country: France, Germany, Italy, Spain
Language: Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano
Original Language: it
Keywords
traffic jam
More Films by Director: Luigi Comencini
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Traffic Jam about?
- 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.
- Who directed Traffic Jam?
- Traffic Jam was directed by Luigi Comencini.
- Who stars in Traffic Jam?
- Traffic Jam stars Alberto Sordi, Annie Girardot, Fernando Rey, Patrick Dewaere, Ángela Molina, Harry Baer.
- How long is Traffic Jam?
- Traffic Jam has a runtime of 2h 1m (121 minutes).
- What genre is Traffic Jam?
- Traffic Jam is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Traffic Jam produced?
- Traffic Jam was produced in France, Germany, Italy, Spain.