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The Seduction of Joe Tynan

1979-1h 48min
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5.9 / 10 25

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

Writers Alan Alda

Stars Alan Alda Barbara Harris Meryl Streep

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Cast

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Alan Alda

Joe Tynan
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Barbara Harris

Ellie
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Meryl Streep

Karen Traynor
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Rip Torn

Senator Kittner
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Melvyn Douglas

Senator Birney
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Charles Kimbrough

Francis
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Carrie Nye

Aldena Kittner
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Michael Higgins

Senator Pardew
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Blanche Baker

Janet
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Maureen Anderman

Joe's Secretary
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Chris Arnold

Jerry
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John Badila

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