The Seduction of Joe Tynan

Aug 17, 1979

1h 48m

★ 5.9

There are many ways to be seduced. Fame. Power. Love. Joe Tynan knows them all.

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Universal Pictures

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Cast

Joe Tynan

Alan Alda

Ellie

Barbara Harris

Karen Traynor

Meryl Streep

Senator Kittner

Rip Torn

Senator Birney

Melvyn Douglas

Francis

Charles Kimbrough

Aldena Kittner

Carrie Nye

Senator Pardew

Michael Higgins

Janet

Blanche Baker

Joe's Secretary

Maureen Anderman

Jerry

Chris Arnold

Reporter on TV Screen

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