Drama
The Seduction of Joe Tynan
“There are many ways to be seduced. Fame. Power. Love. Joe Tynan knows them all.”
Respected liberal Senator Joe Tynan is asked to to lead the opposition to a Supreme Court appointment. It means losing an old friend and fudging principles to make the necessary deals, as well as further straining his already part-time family life. But it could be a big boost to his career, so he takes it on. Helping him prepare the case is pretty southern researcher Karen Traynor, and their developing relationship further complicates and compromises his life.
Directed by Jerry Schatzberg, Louis A. Stroller
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Status
Released
Released
August 17, 1979
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
English
Budget → Revenue
$5M → $19.6M
Top cast
Alan Alda
Joe Tynan
Barbara Harris
Ellie
Meryl Streep
Karen Traynor
Rip Torn
Senator Kittner
Melvyn Douglas
Senator Birney
Charles Kimbrough
Francis
Carrie Nye
Aldena Kittner
Michael Higgins
Senator Pardew
Blanche Baker
Janet
Maureen Anderman
Joe's Secretary
Chris Arnold
Jerry
John Badila
Reporter on TV Screen
Robert Christian
Arthur Briggs
Maurice Copeland
Mr. Edward Anderson
Lu Elrod
Congresswoman at Party
Clarence Felder
Golf Pro
Gus Fleming
Eric
Merv Griffin
Himself
Marian Hailey
Sheila Lerner
Dan Hedaya
Alex Heller
