The Seduction of Joe Tynan (1979): Cast & Box Office
The Seduction of Joe Tynan is a 1979 drama directed by Jerry Schatzberg, starring Alan Alda as Joe Tynan, Adam Ross and Rip Torn. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $19.6 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Jerry Schatzberg
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Seduction of Joe Tynan About?
The premise of The Seduction of Joe Tynan without spoilers.
Senator Joe Tynan, a respected liberal, is asked to lead the opposition to a Supreme Court nominee. The task forces him to betray an old friend, compromise his principles and strain his part‑time family life, though it could advance his career. Working with researcher Karen Traynor, a growing attraction complicates his personal and political life.
The Seduction of Joe Tynan Themes & Keywords
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- supreme court
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- senator
- election campaign
- family relationships
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The Seduction of Joe Tynan Cast & Characters
Alan Alda leads the cast as Joe Tynan, with Adam Ross as Paul Tynan and Rip Torn as Senator Kittner. Directed by Jerry Schatzberg; 52 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jerry Schatzberg
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Alan Alda as Joe Tynan - Adam Ross as Paul Tynan
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Rip Torn as Senator Kittner -
Melvyn Douglas as Senator Birney
Also Starring in The Seduction of Joe Tynan
· 48 more- Michael Higgins Senator Pardew
- Leon B. Stevens Senator Hamer
- Ron Menchine Senator Aikers
- Meryl Streep Karen Traynor
- Bill Moor Barry Traynor
- Dan Hedaya Alex Heller
- Barbara Harris Ellie
- Michael Miller Reporter Tom
- Blanche Baker Janet
- Ben Slack Man in T-Shirt
- Merv Griffin Themselves
- Novella Nelson Carla Willis
- Charles Kimbrough Francis
- Clarence Felder Golf Pro
- Charles Levin John Cairn
- Kaiulani Lee Angela
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- Carrie Nye Aldena Kittner
- Walter Klavun Waldorf M.C.
- Ronald Hunter TV News Director
- Stephen D. Newman Congressman Wayne Tiller
- Peter Henry Schroeder Ned (The Senator)
- Robert Christian Arthur Briggs
- Frederick Rolf Harvard Professor
- Joe Cipriano Photographer (uncredited)
- Marian Hailey Sheila Lerner
- Suzanne Stone Reporter
- Maureen Anderman Joe's Secretary
- Chris Arnold Jerry
- Martha Sherrill Woman at Golf Resort
- Don Plumley Clerk at Golf Resort
- William Shust Ned Townes
- Maurice Copeland Mr. Edward Anderson
- T.G. Finkbinder Senate Aid (uncredited)
- Christopher McHale Bert – Radio Aide
- John Badila Reporter on TV Screen
- Lu Elrod Congresswoman at Party
- Gus Fleming Eric
- Norman La Rochelle Oscar Harris
- Wyman Pendleton Dick Harman
- Eric Pederson Waiter
- Ben Prestbury Servant
- Cathy Simpson TV Station Secretary
- Frank Stoegerer Reporter
- Kay Todd Woman at Party
- Jeff R. Wallace Elevator Operator
- Nathan Wilansky Senate Clerk
- Stephen Frazier Senator's Aide (uncredited)
- Frank Kahlil Wheaton Senate Aide (uncredited)
More from Jerry Schatzberg
More films directed by Jerry Schatzberg, best-rated first: The Panic in Needle Park, Street Smart, No Small Affair and The Day the Ponies Come Back.
The Seduction of Joe Tynan Box Office
The Seduction of Joe Tynan grossed $19.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$19.6M
- US & Canada
- $19.6M
The Seduction of Joe Tynan Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Seduction of Joe Tynan.
Cars in The Seduction of Joe Tynan
21 cars on screen, including the 1978 Chevrolet Impala Wagon and the 1974 Buick Century.
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1978 Chevrolet Impala Wagon Important role -
1974 Buick Century Minor role -
1977 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Minor role -
1974 Checker Taxicab Minor role
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The Seduction of Joe Tynan FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Seduction of Joe Tynan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Seduction of Joe Tynan?
The Seduction of Joe Tynan runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was The Seduction of Joe Tynan released?
The Seduction of Joe Tynan was released on August 17, 1979.
Who directed The Seduction of Joe Tynan?
The Seduction of Joe Tynan was directed by Jerry Schatzberg.
More films by Jerry Schatzberg Who is in the cast of The Seduction of Joe Tynan?
The Seduction of Joe Tynan stars Alan Alda as Joe Tynan, Adam Ross as Paul Tynan and Rip Torn as Senator Kittner, among 52 credited actors.
How much did The Seduction of Joe Tynan make at the box office?
The Seduction of Joe Tynan grossed $19.6 million worldwide.
Does The Seduction of Joe Tynan have a post-credit scene?
No. The Seduction of Joe Tynan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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