Traffic
Tráfico
Synopsis
Young Jesus is taken on a vacation by his parents (Rita Blanco, Adriano Luz) to a deserted beach resort. They accidentally fall into overnight wealth after Jesus digs in the sand, uncovering a large drug stash. Others characters intersecting here include an alcoholic actress, a philandering banker, a general trafficking in arms, priests who close their church and head north as hitchhikers, politicians who watch an all-girl production of Julius Caesar, and beggars who recite a children's story in a huge heap of trash.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Joaquim Oliveira
Jesus
Rita Blanco
Jesus' mother
Adriano Luz
Hélio, Jesus' father
Branca de Camargo
Redhead
João Perry
banker
Alexandra Lencastre
banker's lover
Maria Emília Correia
Amélia Castro, the General's wife
Canto e Castro
Hipólito, the older Priest
Mário Jacques
Rezende Castro, the General
Fernando Cabral Martins
Tadeu, the lawyer
Maria João Luís
Antónia Suzette Almeida, the sculptor
Rosa Lobato Faria
Mimi Furgel, the Countess
Sofia Leite
interior Designer
Bagão Félix
Paulo Bragança
Lino, the Younger Priest
Isabel de Castro
Casca in 'Julius Caesar' Play
Laura Soveral
Cassius in 'Julius Caesar' Play
São José Lapa
Clara d'Aveiro, the Actress
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- João Botelho
- Screenplay & Story
- João Botelho
- Original Title
- Tráfico
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Madragoa Filmes, Instituto Português da Arte Cinematográfica e Audiovisual, Gemini Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
João Botelho
João Botelho
Olivier Guéneau
Rudolfo Wedeles
Paulo Branco
Department Leadership Roster
João Botelho
Director
João Botelho
Writer
Paulo Branco
Producer
Silvia Grabowski
Costume Design
João Botelho
Production Design
Rudolfo Wedeles
Editor
Fernanda Morais
Production Design
Olivier Guéneau
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Traffic.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Traffic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Traffic about?
Young Jesus is taken on a vacation by his parents (Rita Blanco, Adriano Luz) to a deserted beach resort. They accidentally fall into overnight wealth after Jesus digs in the sand, uncovering a large drug stash. Others characters intersecting here include an alcoholic actress, a philandering banker, a general trafficking in arms, priests who close their church and head north as hitchhikers, politicians who watch an all-girl production of Julius Caesar, and beggars who recite a children's story in a huge heap of trash.
Who directed Traffic?
Traffic was directed by João Botelho.
Who stars in Traffic?
The principal cast of Traffic includes Joaquim Oliveira, Rita Blanco, Adriano Luz, Branca de Camargo, João Perry.
When was Traffic released and how long is it?
Traffic was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.