
Feature film — 1979
The Seduction of Joe Tynan (1979)
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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Director: Jerry Schatzberg
On screen
Cast & crew

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
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