Cast and Crew of Traffic

Traffic

"Traffic" is a deeply compelling drama that masterfully weaves together multiple perspectives to explore the complex and harrowing realities of the United States' war on drugs. Featuring a standout performance by Michael Douglas as Robert Wakefield, the film personalizes the stakes by highlighting how the drug crisis infiltrates even the most privileged families. The narrative's emotional depth is heightened by intertwining stories: from the bureaucratic challenges faced by the national drug policy head to the perilous struggles of a Mexican policeman entangled with deadly cartels, and a drug kingpin's wife forced into the ruthless underworld. Visually, the film employs a gripping, multi-layered storytelling approach that captures the stark contrast between luxury and danger, law enforcement and crime, innocence and corruption. "Traffic" is best suited for viewers who appreciate intense, thought-provoking narratives that combine strong performances with socio-political insights. It appeals to those interested in crime dramas, complex character studies, and nuanced portrayals of contemporary societal issues.

Full Cast of Traffic

Jeremy Fitzgerald as DEA Agent - CalTrans

Jeremy Fitzgerald

DEA Agent - CalTrans
Benicio del Toro as Javier Rodriguez

Benicio del Toro

Javier Rodriguez
Rick Avery as DEA Agent - Public Storage

Rick Avery

DEA Agent - Public Storage
Viola Davis as Social Worker

Viola Davis

Social Worker
Enrique Murciano as DEA Agent - Trailer

Enrique Murciano

DEA Agent - Trailer
Topher Grace as Seth Abrahms

Topher Grace

Seth Abrahms
Salma Hayek Pinault as Rosario (uncredited)

Salma Hayek Pinault

Rosario (uncredited)
D.W. Moffett as Jeff Sheridan

D.W. Moffett

Jeff Sheridan
John Slattery as ADA Dan Collier

John Slattery

ADA Dan Collier
Stacey Travis as Helena's Friend

Stacey Travis

Helena's Friend
Brandon Keener as Tourist Man

Brandon Keener

Tourist Man
James Brolin as General Ralph Landry

James Brolin

General Ralph Landry
Ambrit Millhouse as Cincinnati Hooker (uncredited)

Ambrit Millhouse

Cincinnati Hooker (uncredited)
Steven Bauer as Carlos Ayala

Steven Bauer

Carlos Ayala
Michael Showers as Meeting Leader

Michael Showers

Meeting Leader
Toby Holguin as Salazar Soldier

Toby Holguin

Salazar Soldier
Clifton Collins Jr. as Francisco Flores

Clifton Collins Jr.

Francisco Flores
Don Cheadle as Montel Gordon

Don Cheadle

Montel Gordon
Tucker Smallwood as Partygoer #4

Tucker Smallwood

Partygoer #4
Mary Pat Gleason as Witness #2

Mary Pat Gleason

Witness #2
Rena Sofer as Helena's Friend

Rena Sofer

Helena's Friend
Michael O'Neill as Lawyer Rodman

Michael O'Neill

Lawyer Rodman
Jack Conley as Agent Hughes

Jack Conley

Agent Hughes
Jose Yenque as Salazar Soldier / The Torturer

Jose Yenque

Salazar Soldier / The Torturer
Majandra Delfino as Vanessa

Majandra Delfino

Vanessa
Thomas Rosales Jr. as Tackled Man #2

Thomas Rosales Jr.

Tackled Man #2
Michael Douglas as Robert Wakefield

Michael Douglas

Robert Wakefield
Peter Riegert as Attorney Michael Adler

Peter Riegert

Attorney Michael Adler
Yul Vazquez as Tigrillo / Obregón Assassin

Yul Vazquez

Tigrillo / Obregón Assassin
Chic Daniel as DEA Agent (uncredited)

Chic Daniel

DEA Agent (uncredited)
Vincent M. Ward as Man on Street

Vincent M. Ward

Man on Street
Miguel Ferrer as Eduardo Ruiz

Miguel Ferrer

Eduardo Ruiz
Catherine Zeta-Jones as Helena Ayala

Catherine Zeta-Jones

Helena Ayala
Luis Guzmán as Ray Castro

Luis Guzmán

Ray Castro
James Pickens Jr. as Prosecutor Ben Williams

James Pickens Jr.

Prosecutor Ben Williams
Elaine Kagan as Judge Reed

Elaine Kagan

Judge Reed
Emilio Rivera as Salazar Soldier #2

Emilio Rivera

Salazar Soldier #2
Jacob Vargas as Manolo Sanchez

Jacob Vargas

Manolo Sanchez
Daniella Kuhn as Tourist Woman

Daniella Kuhn

Tourist Woman
Benjamin Bratt as Juan Obregón

Benjamin Bratt

Juan Obregón
Kurt D. Lott as DEA Agent - Public Storage

Kurt D. Lott

DEA Agent - Public Storage

Crew of Traffic

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