Traffic (2000)
Traffic is a 2000 thriller movie directed by Steven Soderbergh, with a running time of 2h 27m. It stars Michael Douglas, Benicio del Toro and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
An exploration of the United States of America's war on drugs from multiple perspectives. For the new head of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, the war becomes personal when he discovers his well-educated daughter is abusing cocaine within their comfortable suburban home. In Mexico, a flawed, but noble policeman agrees to testify against a powerful general in league with a cartel, and in San Diego, a drug kingpin's sheltered trophy wife must learn her husband's ruthless business after he is arrested, endangering her luxurious lifestyle.
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What is Traffic about?
An exploration of the United States of America's war on drugs from multiple perspectives. For the new head of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, the war becomes personal when he discovers his well-educated daughter is abusing cocaine within their comfortable suburban home. In Mexico, a flawed, but noble policeman agrees to testify against a powerful general in league with a cartel, and in San Diego, a drug kingpin's sheltered trophy wife must learn her husband's ruthless business after he is arrested, endangering her luxurious lifestyle.
When was Traffic released?
Traffic was released on 27 December 2000.
How long is Traffic?
Traffic runs 2h 27m.
Who made Traffic?
Traffic was directed by Steven Soderbergh.
Where can I watch Traffic?
Traffic is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Traffic
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Michael Douglas as Robert Wakefield
- Benicio del Toro as Javier Rodriguez
- Catherine Zeta-Jones as Helena Ayala
- Erika Christensen as Caroline Wakefield
- Don Cheadle as Montel Gordon
- Jacob Vargas as Manolo Sanchez
- Miguel Ferrer as Eduardo Ruiz
- Luis Guzmán as Ray Castro
- Topher Grace as Seth Abrahms
- Tomas Milian as Gen. Arturo Salazar
- Clifton Collins Jr. as Francisco Flores
- Amy Irving as Barbara Wakefield
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