Overview
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.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Heavy Traffic?
Heavy Traffic was directed by Ralph Bakshi.
What was the budget and revenue for Heavy Traffic?
The official budget was $950,000 and the movie went on to gross $1,500,000 worldwide.
Where was Heavy Traffic produced?
It was produced by companies including Steve Krantz Productions, Cine Camera, American International Pictures in United States of America.
Heavy Traffic Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Heavy Traffic wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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