Traffik
Traffik is a 1989 British television serial about the illegal drugs trade. Its three stories are interwoven, with arcs told from the perspectives of Afghan and Pakistani growers and manufacturers, German dealers, and British users. It was nominated for six BAFTA Awards, winning three. It also won an International Emmy Award for best drama. The 2000 crime drama film Traffic, directed by Steven Soderbergh, was based on this television serial. In turn, the 2004 American television miniseries Traffic was based on both versions.
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Where can I watch Traffik in the United States?
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What are the ratings for Traffik?
Traffik scores 7.6 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Traffik?
Traffik stars Bill Paterson, Lindsay Duncan, Jamal Shah, Vincenzo Benestante, and Talat Hussain. Simon Moore is the creator.
How many seasons of Traffik are there?
Traffik has 1 season and 6 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of Traffik?
All 6 episodes of Traffik add up to about 5 hours 18 minutes at roughly 53 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 3 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 1 days.
What network is Traffik on?
Traffik airs on Channel 4, and is produced by Picture Partnership, Channel 4 Television, and Carnival Films.
What languages is Traffik in?
Traffik is in English, German, and Urdu, and its original language is English.
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