Heavy Traffic
“More Spice from the makers of Fritz the Cat!”
A white dropout struggles to become a cartoonist and filmmaker, drawing inspiration from the harsh, gritty world around him. Still sharing his rundown apartment with his middle-aged parents, an oafish slob of an Italian father and a ditzy nutcase of a Jewish mother, he's ridiculed and looked down upon by his friends, hypocrites who run with violent gangs and the Italian Mafia, and a shallow Black girl who makes her living downtown with the pimps and pushers. The cartoonist gets a chance to pitch a film idea to a movie mogul, but the story proves too outrageous: a far-future Earth, depleted by war and pollution, where a mutant antihero challenges and kills God.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Canal VOD |
About Heavy Traffic
Heavy Traffic is a 1973 English-language animation, comedy and drama film directed by Ralph Bakshi. The cast is led by Joseph Kaufmann, Beverly Hope Atkinson, Frank De Kova. It has a runtime of 1h 17m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings.
Heavy Traffic was produced by Steve Krantz Productions, Cine Camera, and American International Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 8, 1973, and carries a NC-17 certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ralph Bakshi
- Writers
- Ralph Bakshi
- Release date
- August 8, 1973
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NC-17
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Steve Krantz Productions, Cine Camera, American International Pictures
Heavy Traffic cast & crew
Heavy Traffic was directed by Ralph Bakshi and written by Ralph Bakshi.
The cast features Joseph Kaufmann as Michael Corleone, Beverly Hope Atkinson as Carole, Frank De Kova as Angelo "Angie" Corleone (voice), Terry Haven as Ida Corleone (voice), Mary Dean Lauria as Molly (voice), and Jacqueline Mills as Rosalyn Schecter (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ray Shanklin, cinematography is by Ted C. Bemiller, and it was produced by Samuel Z. Arkoff and Steve Krantz.
Is Heavy Traffic worth watching?
Heavy Traffic holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 82 ratings, a solidly received animation films.
At 1h 17m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, comedy, and drama, Heavy Traffic is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Heavy Traffic
Joseph Kaufmann
Michael Corleone
Beverly Hope Atkinson
Carole
Frank De Kova
Angelo "Angie" Corleone (voice)
Terry Haven
Ida Corleone (voice)
Mary Dean Lauria
Molly (voice)
Jacqueline Mills
Rosalyn Schecter (voice)
Lillian Adams
Rosa (voice)
Jamie Farr
Arcade Owner
Robert Easton
Charles Gordone
Crazy Moe (voice)
Michael Brandon
(voice)
Morton Lewis
(voice)
Heavy Traffic — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Heavy Traffic in United States?
Heavy Traffic is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Heavy Traffic in?
Heavy Traffic is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Italian, Yiddish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Heavy Traffic?
Heavy Traffic runs 1 hours 17 minutes (77 minutes).
▸What is Heavy Traffic rated?
Heavy Traffic is rated NC-17. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 82 ratings.
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