The Seduction of Joe Tynan
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| The Seduction of Joe Tynan | |
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| Directed by | Jerry Schatzberg |
| Produced by | Martin Bregman |
| Written by | Alan Alda |
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Alan Alda |
| Music by | Bill Conti |
| Cinematography | Adam Holender |
| Editing by | Evan A. Lottman |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
| Release date(s) | August 17, 1979 |
| Running time | 107 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Seduction of Joe Tynan is a 1979 American political film drama directed by Jerry Schatzberg and produced by Martin Bregman.[1] The screenplay was written by Alan Alda, who also played the title role.[2]
The film stars Alda, Barbara Harris, and Meryl Streep, with Rip Torn, Melvyn Douglas, Charles Kimbrough, and Carrie Nye.[3]
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[edit] Synopsis
Respected liberal Senator Joe Tynan is asked to lead the opposition to a Supreme Court appointment.
[edit] Cast
- Alan Alda as Joe Tynan
- Barbara Harris as Ellie Tynan
- 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
- Chris Arnold as Jerry
- Maureen Anderman as Joe's Secretary
- John Badila as Reporter on TV Screen
- Robert Christian as Arthur Briggs
- Maurice Copeland as Edward Anderson
- Lu Elrod as Congresswoman at Party
[edit] Awards
Wins
- Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards: LAFCA Award, Best Supporting Actor, Melvyn Douglas; Best Supporting Actress, Meryl Streep; 1979.
- National Board of Review of Motion Pictures: NBR Award, Best Supporting Actress, Meryl Streep; 1979.
- National Society of Film Critics: NSFC Award, 0Best Supporting Actress, Meryl Streep; 1979.
- New York Film Critics Circle Awards: NYFCC Award, Best Supporting Actress, Meryl Streep; 1979.
- American Movie Awards: Marquee, Best Actor, Alan Alda; 1980.
[edit] References
- ^ Rich, Frank (1979-08-20). "Split Ticket". TIME. http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,947366,00.html.
- ^ Maslin (1979-08-17). "Screen: Alan Alda Writes and Stars in 'Joe Tynan'; Coping With Fame". The New York Times: p. C6. http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=FA0F13FC385D12728DDDAE0994D0405B898BF1D3.
- ^ "The Seduction of Joe Tynan". Variety. 1979-01-01. http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117794735.html?categoryid=31&cs=1.
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