Traffic

Director: Steven Soderbergh, Marshall Herskovitz, Laura Bickford

Overview

"Those not interested in paying more for the superb Criterion edition of Steven Soderbergh's award-winning Traffic can satisfy themselves with this release from Universal. The disc offers widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. English soundtracks are rendered in both Dolby Digital 5.1 (just like in theaters) and Dolby Digital Surround (a mix that was created specifically to be listened to at a lower volume). English, French, and Spanish subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include a making-of featurette, trailers, a photo gallery, and television promotional materials. The Criterion edition is superior, but those looking for a more affordable alternative are sure to be happy with this title."

Product Details

Release Date:	09/25/2011
UPC:	0025192229923
Original Release:	2000
Rating:	R
Source:	UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
Region Code:	1
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, Dolby Digital Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	2:27:00
Sales rank:	24,012

Special Features

Closed Caption;Theatrical trailers; TV spots; Behind the scenes; "Inside Traffic"; Photo gallery; Widescreen 16x9; Dolby Digital English 5.1; Dolby Digital English 2.0; French & Spanish subtitled; English SDH; Dual-layered; Aspect ratio 1.85:1

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Michael Douglas	Robert
Benicio Del Toro	Javier
Don Cheadle	Montel
Catherine Zeta-Jones	Helena
Dennis Quaid	Arnie
Luis Guzman	Ray
Miguel Ferrer	Eduardo,Eduardo Ruiz
Amy Irving	Barbara
Albert Finney	Chief of Staff
Erika Christensen	Caroline
Benjamin Bratt	Juan
Peter Riegert	Adler
Topher Grace	Seth
Steven Bauer	Carlos Ayala
Jacob Vargas	Manolo Sanchez
Clifton Collins Jr.	Francisco Flores
Tomas Milian	General Arturo Salazar
Marisol Padilla S?nchez	Ana Sanchez
Joel Torres	Porfilio Madrigal
D.W. Moffett	Jeff Sheridan
James Brolin	General Ralph Landry
Jsu Garcia	Pablo Obregon
Salma Hayek	Madrigal's Mistress (uncredited)
Corey Spears	F.-Up Bowman
Majandra Delfino	Vanessa
Alec Roberts	David Ayala,DEA Agent, Public Storage
Bill Weld	Himself
Don Nickles	Himself
Harry Reed	Himself
Jeff Podolsky	Himself
Barbara Boxer	Herself
Orrin Hatch	Himself
Charles Grassley	Himself
James Pickens Jr.	Prosecutor Ben Williams
Rudy M. Camacho	Customs Official
Yul Vazquez	Tigrillo/Obregon Assassin
Jack Conley	Agent Hughes
Eddie Velez	Agent Johnson
Craig N. Chretien	Director of EPIC
John Brown	Assistant Director of EPIC
Mike Siegel	DEA Representative
Steve Rose	Marty
Kimber Fritz	Rehab Counselor
Daniella Kuhn	Tourist Woman
Brandon Keener	Tourist Man
George Blumenthal	Partygoer No. 1
Stephen Dunham	Lobbyist
Margaret Travolta	Economist
Jewelle Bickford	Partygoer No. 2
Dave Hager	Partygoer No. 3
Tucker Smallwood	Partygoer No. 4
Victor Quintero	Salazar Soldier
Toby Holguin	Salazar Soldier
Ramiro Gonzalez	Salazar Soldier
Viola Davis	Social Worker
Elaine Kagan	Judge Reed
John Slattery	ADA Dan Collier
Jim Ortega	Arrested Man in Apartment
Greg Boniface	Tackled Man No. 1
Tom Rosales	Tackled Man No. 2,Van Passenger
Harsh Nayyar	Witness No. 1
Mary Pat Gleason	Witness No. 2
Vincent Ward	Man on Street
Gregory Estevane	Polygraph Adminsitrator
Alex Procopio	Polygraph Assistant
Rita Gomez	Mrs. Castro
Kaizaad Navroze Kotwal	Teacher
David Jensen	`John'
Jay Fernando Krymis	Waiter No. 1
Mike Malone	Waiter No. 2
Rene Pereya	Doctor
Kymberly S. Newberry	Press Secretary
Carroll Schumacher	Ayala Security
Michael Showers	Meeting Leader
Rena Sofer	Helena's Friend
Stacey Travis	Helena's Friend
Jennifer Barker	Helena's Friend
Dean Faulkner	Helena's Friend
Andrew Chavez	Desert Truck Driver
Michael Saucedo	Desert Truck Driver
Jose Yenque	Salazar Soldier/Torturer
Emilio Rivera	Salazar Soldier No. 2
Michael O'Neill	Lawyer Rodman
Russell G. Jones	Clerk
Lorene Hetherington	State Capitol Reporter No. 1
Eric Collins	State Capitol Reporter No. 2,Actor
Beau Holden	DEA Agent CalTrans
Peter Stader	DEA Agent CalTrans
James Lew	DEA Agent CalTrans
Jeremy Fitzgerald	DEA Agent CalTrans
Russell Solberg	DEA Agent CalTrans
Don Snell	DEA Agent, Trailer
Enrique Murciano	DEA Agent, Trailer
Gary Carlos Cervantes	DEA Agent, Trailer
Carl Ciarfalio	Ruiz's Assistant
Steve Lambert	Van Driver,Actor
Rick Avery	DEA Agent, Public Storage,DEA Agent, Public Storage
Eileen Weisinger	DEA Agent, Public Storage
Ken Johnston	DEA Agent, Public Storage
Mike Watson	DEA Agent, Public Storage
Kurt Lott	DEA Agent, Public Storage
Lincoln Simonds	DEA Agent, Public Storage
Steve Tomaski	DEA Agent, Public Storage
Buck McDancer	DEA Agent, Public Storage
John Callery	DEA Agent, Public Storage
Ousaun Elam	DEA Agent, Public Storage
Peter Reichardt	Actor
Leticia Bombardier	Actor
Benicio De Toro	Actor
Clifton Collins Jr	Actor
Cliff Martinez	Composer

Technical Credits

Stephen Gaghan

Simon Moore

Stephen Gaghan	Screenwriter
Laura Bickford	Producer
Kevin Hannigan	Special Effects
Marshall Herskovitz	Producer
Cameron Jones	Executive Producer,Producer
Graham King	Executive Producer,Producer
Andreas Klein	Executive Producer,Producer
Mike Newell	Executive Producer,Producer
John Robotham	Stunts
Richard Solomon	Executive Producer,Producer
Debra Zane	Casting
Edward Zwick	Producer
Simon Moore	Screenwriter
Richard A. Benoit	Special Effects
Rusty Amodeo	Sound Effects
David Betancourt	Sound Effects
Larry Blake	Sound Effects
Joseph Brennan	Sound Effects
Matt Coby	Sound Effects
Werner Hahnlein	Special Effects
William Harrison	Special Effects
Michael Roundy	Special Effects
Gunter Anderson	Special Effects
Jim Dunn	Stunts
Paul Ledford	Sound/Sound Designer

Scene Index

Side #1 --
1. Javier and Manolo Make a Bust
2. General Salazar
3. Robert Leaves Ohio
4. Ray and Monte Meet Eddie Ruiz
5. Caroline and Seth After School
6. Helena Lunches With Friends
7. Robert Briefed in Washington
8. General Landry
9. Javi and the Tourists
10. Robert at a Georgetown Party
11. Visiting Ruiz in the Hospital
12. Carl Is Arrested
13. Salazar Asks Javier for Help
14. Robert Back at Home in Ohio
15. Arnie Metzger Briefs Helena
16. Javier Picks up Frankie Flowers
17. Caroline at a Party
18. Frankie's Interrogation
19. Arnie Explains Carl's Business
20. Caroline at Jail
21. Robert and Barbara Question Caroline
22. Salazar Plays "Good Cop" to Frankie
23. Bail Is Denied
24. Ruiz Gives a Statement
25. Salazar Eats Dinner With Frankie
26. Obreg?n Cartel Is Hit by Arrests
27. Robert Inspects the Border
28. "Tell Me What to Do"
29. Caroline and Seth Score Drugs
30. Helena Is Threatened at the Beach
31. Ana Is Looking for Manolo
32. Robert Gets a Tour of Epic
33. Robert Talks to His Staff "Out of the Box"
34. Helena Asks Arnie for Money
35. Manolo Sees the Scorpion
36. Robert and Barbara Argue in the Car
37. Robert Catches Caroline
38. The Pool Scene
39. Helena Makes Lemonade for Ray and Monte
40. Caroline in Rehab
41. Helena Puts the Pieces Together
42. Robert Visits Salazar in Mexico City
43. Ruiz Visits His New Home; Testimony
44. Helena Meets With Frankie
45. Caroline Escapes Rehab
46. Ana Is Worried About Manolo
47. Robert Looking for Caroline (Day)
48. Caroline Pays for Her Drugs
49. Ruiz Escorted to Court; Frankie Is Sighted
50. Frankie Stalks Ruiz
51. Manolo in San Diego
52. Two Graves in the Desert
53. Robert Looking for Caroline (Night)
54. Javier Comforts Ana
55. Helena Makes a Deal With Juan Obreg?n
56. Javier Goes on the Wire
57. Monte at the Funeral
58. Sheridan Calls Robert About Salazar
59. Robert Takes Seth on a "Field Trip"
60. Robert Meets Caroline's Dealer
61. Javier Talks to Ana About Manolo
62. Robert Follows Seth
63. Eddie Ruiz's "Big Day"
64. Javier Makes Another Bust in the Desert
65. Robert's White House Press Conference
66. Carl Talks With Arnie; Monte Comes Over
67. "We're Here to Listen;" Night Baseball
68. End Titles

Menu

Side #1 --
Play the Movie
Scene Selections
Special Features
Trailers and TV Spots
U.S. Teaser Trailer
U.S. Trailer
German Trailer
U.S. TV Spots
"Inside Traffic"
Photo Gallery
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Audio Options
Dolby Digital (The Same 5.1 Mix as Heard in Theaters)
Dolby Surround (A 2-Track Mix Optimized for Late-Night/Low-Level Listening)
Subtitles
Original Presentation
Spanish
French
English (Subtitles for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired for the Whole Film)

Editorial Reviews

Steven Soderbergh's magnum opus on the drug war, Traffic offers yet another one of the director's efforts to take conventionally engrossing, Hollywood-formula material and imbue it with a sense of authenticity, unpredictability, and vitality, much as he did with his wildly successful Erin Brockovich earlier in the year. Some seams still show -- namely, the all-too-ironic script conceit that the country's new drug czar happens to have an addict for a daughter -- but by and large, Traffic is issue-oriented storytelling of the highest order. To call the film a tour de force would be misleading; it's an intimate epic, and Soderbergh seems determined to make all of the script's grand statements resonate on a personal level. To this end, he's helped by his stable of performers: Michael Douglas is appropriately stiff as the conservative Ohio judge who learns he's in over his head in his new position; Catharine Zeta-Jones makes a believable transformation from naïve, pampered housewife to hard-edged schemer; Erika Christensen takes the aforementioned addict-daughter character and makes it her own, suggesting that habitual abuse can arise from the most banal of circumstances; and Don Cheadle and Luis Guzman provide subtle shadings to what could have been a standard buddy-cop routine. Best of all is Benicio Del Toro, whose cunning, straight-arrow cop, Javier Rodriguez, provides the film's heart and soul. Soderbergh's cinematography (credited under the pseudonym Peter Andrews) complements the performers, eschewing establishing shots, grandiose camerawork, and traditional Hollywood framing in favor of simple shifts in color and film stock to indicate place, mood, and time. Steven Mirrone's editing also flatters the audience's ability to make connections on their own, halting scenes as soon as a point has been made, and allowing others to linger onscreen to create palpable atmosphere. Instead of favoring the loud, overbearing rhythms which accompany most hot-button "issue films," Soderbergh quietly and consistently tightens his vice grip on the audience, allowing a breather only in the film's semi-hopeful dénouement. Though it may provide all of the pleasures of conventionally grand melodrama, Traffic feels unlike any epic that has come before it.