Heavy Traffic (1973) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Heavy Traffic (1973) — A white dropout struggles to become a cartoonist and filmmaker, drawing inspiration from the harsh,
Heavy Traffic (1973) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- 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)
- Jacqueline Mills as Rosalyn Schecter (voice)
- Lillian Adams as Rosa (voice)
- Jamie Farr as Arcade Owner
- Robert Easton
- Charles Gordone as Crazy Moe (voice)
- Michael Brandon as (voice)
- Morton Lewis as (voice)
- Bill Striglos as (voice)
- Jay Lawrence as (voice)
- Lee Weaver as (voice)
Why Watch Heavy Traffic?
The Vibe: Heavy Traffic is a visually stunning and highly imaginative animation movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1973. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.4/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for families and lovers of beautifully crafted artistry. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with animation-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Movie Details & Production
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