The Seduction of Joe Tynan (1979)
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- R
- 1h 48min
- Drama
- 17 Aug 1979 (USA)
- Movie
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...
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- 6 wins & 3 nominations.
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| Alan Alda | ... |
Joe Tynan
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| Barbara Harris | ... |
Ellie
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| Meryl Streep | ... |
Karen Traynor
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| Rip Torn | ... |
Senator Kittner
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| Melvyn Douglas | ... |
Senator Birney
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| Charles Kimbrough | ... |
Francis
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Carrie Nye | ... |
Aldena Kittner
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| Michael Higgins | ... |
Senator Pardew
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| Blanche Baker | ... |
Janet
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Maureen Anderman | ... |
Joe's Secretary
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Chris Arnold | ... |
Jerry
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John Badila | ... |
Reporter on TV screen
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Robert Christian | ... |
Arthur Briggs
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Maurice Copeland | ... |
Mr. Edward Anderson
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| Lu Elrod | ... |
Congresswoman at Party
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| Clarence Felder | ... |
Golf Pro
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Gus Fleming | ... |
Eric
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| Merv Griffin | ... |
Self
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Marian Hailey | ... |
Sheila Lerner
(as Marian Hailey Moss)
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| Dan Hedaya | ... |
Alex Heller
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| Ronald Hunter | ... |
TV News Director
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Walter Klavun | ... |
Waldorf M.C.
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Norman La Rochelle | ... |
Oscar Harris
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| Kaiulani Lee | ... |
Angela
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| Charles Levin | ... |
John Cairn
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Christopher McHale | ... |
Bert - Radio Aide
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| Ron Menchine | ... |
Senator Aikers
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Michael Miller | ... |
Reporter Tom
(as M.B. Miller)
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Bill Moor | ... |
Barry Traynor
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| Novella Nelson | ... |
Carla Willis
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Stephen D. Newman | ... |
Congressman Wayne Tiller
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Eric Pederson | ... |
Waiter
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Wyman Pendleton | ... |
Dick Harman
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Don Plumley | ... |
Clerk at Golf Resort
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Ben Prestbury | ... |
Servant
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Adam Ross | ... |
Paul Tynan
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Frederick Rolf | ... |
Harvard Professor
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| Peter Henry Schroeder | ... |
Ned (The Senator)
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William Shust | ... |
Ned Townes
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Cathy Simpson | ... |
TV Station Secretary
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Martha Sherrill | ... |
Woman at Golf Resort
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Ben Slack | ... |
Man in T-Shirt
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Leon B. Stevens | ... |
Senator Hamer
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Frank Stoegerer | ... |
Reporter
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Suzanne Stone | ... |
Reporter
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Kay Todd | ... |
Woman at Party
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Jeff R. Wallace | ... |
Elevator Operator
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Nathan Wilansky | ... |
Senate Clerk
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| Joe Cipriano | ... |
Photographer (uncredited)
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T.G. Finkbinder | ... |
Senate Aid (uncredited)
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Stephen Frazier | ... |
Senator's Aide (uncredited)
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| Frank Kahlil Wheaton | ... |
Senate Aide (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jerry Schatzberg | ||
Written by
| Alan Alda | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Martin Bregman | ... | producer |
| Louis A. Stroller | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Bill Conti | ||
Cinematography by
| Adam Holender | ||
Editing by
| Evan A. Lottman | ... | (as Evan Lottman) |
Editorial Department
| Marjorie Deutsch | ... | assistant editor |
| Denine Rowan | ... | assistant editor |
| Don Schatzberg | ... | apprentice editor |
| Trudy Ship | ... | first assistant editor |
Art Direction by
| David Chapman | ||
Set Decoration by
| Alan Hicks | ||
Costume Design by
| Jo Ynocencio | ||
Makeup Department
| Colleen Callaghan | ... | hair department head |
| Margaret Sunshine | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Louis A. Stroller | ... | unit production manager (as Lou Stroller) |
| Charles Clement | ... | post production operations head (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Yudi Bennett | ... | second assistant director |
| Ralph S. Singleton | ... | first assistant director (as Ralph Singleton) |
Art Department
| Leslie Bloom | ... | property master (as Les Bloom) |
| Richard Hughes | ... | scenic chargeman |
| Harold McConnell | ... | set dresser |
| Robert Tanenbaum | ... | movie poster artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Lee Dichter | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Marc Laub | ... | sound editor (as Marc M. Laub) |
| Dennis Maitland II | ... | boom operator |
| James Sabat | ... | sound (as Jim Sabat) |
| Louis Cerborino | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Bob Reily | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Edward Iacobelli | ... | stunt coordinator (as Ed Iacobelli) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Lou Barlia | ... | camera operator |
| Sandy Brooke | ... | assistant camera |
| Dick Deats | ... | key grip |
| James Finnerty | ... | key grip (as Jim Finnerty) |
| Michael Ginsburg | ... | still photographer |
| Lee Heckler | ... | gaffer |
| Jerome L. Posner | ... | best boy (as Jerry Posner) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Al Craine | ... | wardrobe |
Location Management
| Stuart Neumann | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Stephen A. Hope | ... | music editor |
| Dan Wallin | ... | score mixer |
| Peter T. Myers | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Michael Small | ... | composer: unused score (uncredited) |
| Louise Di Tullio | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sandy McLeod | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Edward Iacobelli | ... | transportation captain (as Ed Iacobelli) |
Additional Crew
| Richard Cohen | ... | consultant |
| Shari Leibowitz | ... | production secretary |
| T.G. Finkbinder | ... | stand-in for Rip Torn (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1979) (United States) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1979) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1980) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1980) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1981) (Norway) (theatrical)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1981) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- Sonoro Filme (1982) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (1984) (United Kingdom) (tv) (BBC1)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1985) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Algemene Vereniging Radio Omroep (AVRO) (1988) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2011) (United States) (DVD) (Universal Vault Series)
- Elephant Films (2018) (France) (video)
- Canal+ (1989) (France) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cinemobile System (location service)
- Myrna Post Associates (publicity)
- The Optical House (opticals)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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. Written by Jeremy Perkins {J-26} |
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| Taglines | There are many ways to be seduced. Fame. Power. Love. Joe Tynan knows them all. See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $5,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Years later, Meryl Streep admitted she did this film after her fiancé John Cazale's death earlier that year, as a way to cope with his loss. She noted, "I did this film on automatic pilot," Streep remembered, "I couldn't have worked with a more lovely, more understanding person than Alan Alda." See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Real Life, La Cage aux Folles, Over the Edge, The Seduction of Joe Tynan, Rich Kids (1979). See more » |
| Quotes |
Ellie:
I guess what makes my husband special is how much he cares. See more » |