The Seduction of Joe Tynan
1979, English. Directed by Jerry Schatzberg.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Jerry SchatzbergDirector
- Alan AldaJoe Tynan
- Barbara HarrisEllie
- Meryl StreepKaren Traynor
- Rip TornSenator Kittner
- Melvyn DouglasSenator Birney
- Charles KimbroughFrancis
- Carrie NyeAldena Kittner
- Michael HigginsSenator Pardew
- Blanche BakerJanet
- Maureen AndermanJoe's Secretary
- Chris ArnoldJerry
- John BadilaReporter on TV Screen
Details
- Released
- 17 August 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Alan Alda
- Budget
- $5M
- Box office
- $20M
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The Seduction of Joe Tynan runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
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The Seduction of Joe Tynan is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Seduction of Joe Tynan on?
The Seduction of Joe Tynan is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Seduction of Joe Tynan?
If you liked The Seduction of Joe Tynan, try True Colors, Confirmation, The Trials of Cate McCall.
Who directed The Seduction of Joe Tynan?
The Seduction of Joe Tynan (1979) was directed by Jerry Schatzberg and stars Alan Alda, Barbara Harris, Meryl Streep.