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Feature film — 1979

The Seduction of Joe Tynan (1979)

5.91h 48mDrama

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.

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Universal Pictures

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Director: Jerry Schatzberg

On screen

Cast & crew

Alan Alda as Joe Tynan

Alan Alda

Joe Tynan

Barbara Harris as Ellie

Barbara Harris

Ellie

Meryl Streep as Karen Traynor

Meryl Streep

Karen Traynor

Rip Torn as Senator Kittner

Rip Torn

Senator Kittner

Melvyn Douglas as Senator Birney

Melvyn Douglas

Senator Birney

Charles Kimbrough as Francis

Charles Kimbrough

Francis

Carrie Nye as Aldena Kittner

Carrie Nye

Aldena Kittner

Michael Higgins as Senator Pardew

Michael Higgins

Senator Pardew

Blanche Baker as Janet

Blanche Baker

Janet

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Maureen Anderman

Joe's Secretary

C

Chris Arnold

Jerry

John Badila as Reporter on TV Screen

John Badila

Reporter on TV Screen

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