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Traffic Jam (1991): Cast

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Traffic Jam is a 1991 comedy directed by Mitsuo Kurotsuchi, starring Ken'ichi Hagiwara as Rinzo Fuji, Jun Hamamura and Hitomi Kuroki. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes.

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Traffic Jam (1991) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 48m (108 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Suntory
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Traffic Jam About?

The premise of Traffic Jam without spoilers.

A diligent salaryman takes five days off and, with his wife and two children, drives from Tokyo to his parents’ home for the 1991 New Year holidays to save money. Heavy traffic, illness and other setbacks turn the short trip into a three‑day ordeal. They finally arrive, enjoying only a brief, happy visit before heading back.

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Cast & crew

Traffic Jam Cast & Characters

Ken'ichi Hagiwara leads the cast as Rinzo Fuji, with Jun Hamamura and Hitomi Kuroki as Harue. Directed by Mitsuo Kurotsuchi; 7 actors are credited in all.

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More from Mitsuo Kurotsuchi

One more film directed by Mitsuo Kurotsuchi: The Samurai I Loved.

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Traffic Jam Also Known As

Also known as “Jutai”.

Also known as
  • Jutai

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FAQ

Traffic Jam FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Traffic Jam, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Traffic Jam?

Traffic Jam runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

When was Traffic Jam released?

Traffic Jam was released on April 27, 1991.

Who directed Traffic Jam?

Traffic Jam was directed by Mitsuo Kurotsuchi.

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Who is in the cast of Traffic Jam?

Traffic Jam stars Ken'ichi Hagiwara as Rinzo Fuji, Jun Hamamura and Hitomi Kuroki as Harue, among 7 credited actors.

Does Traffic Jam have a post-credit scene?

No. Traffic Jam has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Traffic Jam in?

The original language of Traffic Jam is Japanese.

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