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The Seduction of Joe Tynan

The Seduction of Joe Tynan

1979·Movie·1h 48m15

Drama

5.9 / 10 (29 votes)

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.

Directed by
Jerry Schatzberg
Original language
English
Released
17 August 1979

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Last verified 2 Nov 2026

Cast

  • 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

  • MA

    Maureen Anderman

    Joe's Secretary

  • CA

    Chris Arnold

    Jerry

  • John Badila

    John Badila

    Reporter on TV Screen