The Seduction of Joe Tynan(1979)
There are many ways to be seduced. Fame. Power. Love. Joe Tynan knows them all.
The Seduction of Joe Tynan Synopsis
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.
The Seduction of Joe Tynan (1979) is a drama film directed by Jerry Schatzberg, released on August 17, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Alan Alda, Barbara Harris, Meryl Streep and Rip Torn. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- Jerry Schatzberg
- Writers:
- Alan Alda
- Producers:
- Martin Bregman
- Cinematographer:
- Adam Holender
- Composer:
- Bill Conti
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Revenue:
- $19,595,168
- Status:
- Released
The Seduction of Joe Tynan (1979) Trailer
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The Seduction of Joe Tynan Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alan Alda
as Joe Tynan
Barbara Harris
as Ellie
Meryl Streep
as Karen Traynor
Rip Torn
as Senator Kittner
Melvyn Douglas
as Senator Birney
Charles Kimbrough
as Francis
Carrie Nye
as Aldena Kittner
Michael Higgins
as Senator Pardew
Blanche Baker
as Janet
- Maureen Anderman
Maureen Anderman
as Joe's Secretary
- Chris Arnold
Chris Arnold
as Jerry
John Badila
as Reporter on TV Screen
Key crew
Directed by Jerry Schatzberg, written by Alan Alda, produced by Martin Bregman.
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The Seduction of Joe Tynan Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 29 ratings.
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The Seduction of Joe Tynan – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Seduction of Joe Tynan?
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The main cast of The Seduction of Joe Tynan (1979) includes Alan Alda, Barbara Harris, Meryl Streep, Rip Torn and Melvyn Douglas. The film was directed by Jerry Schatzberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Seduction of Joe Tynan released?
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The Seduction of Joe Tynan was released on August 17, 1979 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is The Seduction of Joe Tynan worth watching?
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The Seduction of Joe Tynan (1979) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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