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A conservative judge fights America's drug war, discovers his daughter's addiction, while DEA agents guard an informant.
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It's the high-stakes, high-risk world of the drug trade as seen through a well-blended mix of interrelated stories: a Mexican policeman (Benicio Del Toro) finds himself and his partner caught in an often deadly web of corruption; a pair of DEA agents (Don Cheadle and Luis Guzman) work undercover in a sordid and dangerous part of San Diego; a wealthy drug baron living in upscale, suburban America is arrested and learns how quickly his unknowing and pampered wife (Catherine Zeta-Jones) takes over his business; and the U.S. President's new drug czar (Michael Douglas) must deal with his increasingly drug-addicted teenage daughter.
"Directed by Steven Soderbergh, Traffic is a gripping and realistic portrayal of the war on drugs, told through multiple interconnected stories. With standout performances by Michael Douglas, Benicio Del Toro, and Catherine Zeta-Jones, the film won 4 Academy Awards, including Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay. A must-see for those who appreciate powerful, socially relevant cinema."