Traffic Jam (1979)
Original title: L'ingorgo
Traffic Jam is a 1979 Italian-language drama movie directed by Luigi Comencini, with a running time of 2h 1m. It stars Alberto Sordi, Annie Girardot and Fernando Rey.
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.
Quick answers
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.
When was Traffic Jam released?
Traffic Jam was released on 12 January 1979.
How long is Traffic Jam?
Traffic Jam runs 2h 1m.
Who made Traffic Jam?
Traffic Jam was directed by Luigi Comencini.
Cast
- Alberto Sordi as Dr. De Benedetti
- Annie Girardot as Irène
- Fernando Rey as Carlo
- Patrick Dewaere as Mara's Lover
- Ángela Molina as Martina
- Harry Baer as Mario
- Marcello Mastroianni as Marco Montefoschi
- Stefania Sandrelli as Teresa
- Ugo Tognazzi as Professor
- Miou-Miou as Angela
- Gérard Depardieu as Franco
- Orazio Orlando as Ferreri