Traffic Jam
L'ingorgo
Synopsis
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.
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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
Gérard Depardieu
Franco
Orazio Orlando
Ferreri
Giovannella Grifeo
Germana Gargiulo
Lino Murolo
Germana's Father
Ciccio Ingrassia
Sick Man in Ambulance
Francisco Algora
Ambulance Driver
Ferdinando Murolo
Mercedes Passenger
José María Prada
Ricardo, Mercedes Driver
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luigi Comencini
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruggero Maccari, Bernardino Zapponi, Luigi Comencini
- Original Score
- Fiorenzo Carpi
- Original Title
- L'ingorgo
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Italy, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, Spanish, Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont International, Clesi Cinematografica, Greenwich Film Production, José Frade Producciones Cinematográficas, Albatros Filmproduktion, Filmédis
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luigi Comencini
Ruggero Maccari, Bernardino Zapponi, Luigi Comencini
Fiorenzo Carpi
Angelo Filippini, Ennio Guarnieri
Nino Baragli
Anna Maria Clementelli, Silvio Clementelli
Department Leadership Roster
Paola Comencini
Costume Design
Anna Maria Clementelli
Producer
Nino Baragli
Editor
Silvio Clementelli
Producer
Mario Chiari
Production Design
Luigi Comencini
Director
Fiorenzo Carpi
Original Music Composer
Ruggero Maccari
Screenplay
Bernardino Zapponi
Screenplay
Luigi Comencini
Screenplay
Ennio Guarnieri
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Traffic Jam
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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?
The principal cast of Traffic Jam includes Alberto Sordi, Annie Girardot, Fernando Rey, Patrick Dewaere, Ángela Molina.
When was Traffic Jam released and how long is it?
Traffic Jam was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Traffic Jam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Traffic Jam was composed by Fiorenzo Carpi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Traffic Jam?
Traffic Jam holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).