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There are many ways to be seduced. Fame. Power. Love. Joe Tynan knows them all. - The Seduction of Joe Tynan
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Title: The Seduction of Joe Tynan

Release Date: 17 Aug 1979

Runtime: 1h 48m

Genre: Drama

Director: Universal Pictures

Production Companies: Universal Pictures

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.

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Average Vote: 5.9 (24 votes)

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
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