The Seduction of Joe Tynan
“There are many ways to be seduced. Fame. Power. Love. Joe Tynan knows them all.”
Synopsis
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.
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The Seduction of Joe Tynan (1979) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-11-07
Top Cast
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Alan Alda
Joe Tynan
Barbara Harris
Ellie
Meryl Streep
Karen Traynor
Rip Torn
Senator Kittner
Melvyn Douglas
Senator Birney
Charles Kimbrough
Francis
Carrie Nye
Aldena Kittner
Michael Higgins
Senator Pardew
Blanche Baker
Janet
Maureen Anderman
Joe's Secretary
Chris Arnold
Jerry
John Badila
Reporter on TV Screen
Robert Christian
Arthur Briggs
Maurice Copeland
Mr. Edward Anderson
Lu Elrod
Congresswoman at Party
Clarence Felder
Golf Pro
Gus Fleming
Eric
Merv Griffin
Himself
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 17, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$19.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.92x
+$14.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Schatzberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Alda
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- The Seduction of Joe Tynan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $19.6M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Schatzberg
Alan Alda
Bill Conti
Adam Holender
Evan A. Lottman
Martin Bregman, Louis A. Stroller
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Alda
Writer
Jerry Schatzberg
Director
Evan A. Lottman
Editor
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
Adam Holender
Director of Photography
Martin Bregman
Producer
Jo Ynocencio
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Seduction of Joe Tynan
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What is The Seduction of Joe Tynan about?
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.
Who directed The Seduction of Joe Tynan?
The Seduction of Joe Tynan was directed by Jerry Schatzberg.
Who stars in The Seduction of Joe Tynan?
The principal cast of The Seduction of Joe Tynan includes Alan Alda, Barbara Harris, Meryl Streep, Rip Torn, Melvyn Douglas.
When was The Seduction of Joe Tynan released and how long is it?
The Seduction of Joe Tynan was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Seduction of Joe Tynan?
The Seduction of Joe Tynan had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $19.6M at the worldwide box office (3.92 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Seduction of Joe Tynan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Seduction of Joe Tynan was composed by Bill Conti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Seduction of Joe Tynan?
The Seduction of Joe Tynan holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).