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The Seduction of Joe Tynan
The Seduction of Joe Tynan
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The Seduction of Joe Tynan

1979
1h 48m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1979

Runtime

1h 48m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

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Storyline

"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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 48m
Aug 17, 1979
Digital Release
Aug 17, 1979
Languages
English
Director
Jerry Schatzberg
Jerry Schatzberg
Production
Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

52 Cast Members

Alan Alda

Alan Alda

Joe Tynan

Barbara Harris

Barbara Harris

Ellie

Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep

Karen Traynor

Rip Torn

Rip Torn

Senator Kittner

Melvyn Douglas

Melvyn Douglas

Senator Birney

Charles Kimbrough

Charles Kimbrough

Francis

Carrie Nye

Carrie Nye

Aldena Kittner

Michael Higgins

Michael Higgins

Senator Pardew

Blanche Baker

Blanche Baker

Janet

Maureen Anderman

Joe's Secretary

Chris Arnold

Jerry

John Badila

John Badila

Reporter on TV Screen

Robert Christian

Robert Christian

Arthur Briggs

Maurice Copeland

Mr. Edward Anderson

Lu Elrod

Lu Elrod

Congresswoman at Party

Clarence Felder

Clarence Felder

Golf Pro

Gus Fleming

Eric

Merv Griffin

Merv Griffin

Himself

Marian Hailey

Marian Hailey

Sheila Lerner

Dan Hedaya

Dan Hedaya

Alex Heller

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