The Seduction of Joe Tynan

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.

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

as Joe's Secretary

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