The Seduction of Joe Tynan

– Respected liberal Senator Joe Tynan is asked to to lead the opposition to a Supreme Court appointmen..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 48 Minutes
Release Year:
1979
The Seduction of Joe Tynan (1979)

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.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Genre:
Release Date:

17 Aug 1979

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Jerry Schatzberg

Writer:

Alan Alda

Main Actors:

Alan Alda, Barbara Harris, Meryl Streep, Rip Torn

Plot:

Respected liberal Senator Joe Tynan is asked 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.

Awards:

6 wins & 3 nominations.

Production:

MCA Universal Home Video

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
86%