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The Seduction of Joe Tynan (1979)

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Alan Alda wrote and starred in this tale about a big-time politician's struggles with his own morality and the corruption he finds surrounding him. He plays a U.S. Senator, Joe Tynan, who falls for a lovely lady attorney and has an affair that jeopardizes his marriage, and possibly, his career. ~ Rovi

R, 1 hr. 47 min.

Drama, Comedy

Alan Alda

MCA Universal Home Video

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The Seduction of Joe Tynan explores adultery and its manifold complications.

January 27, 2004 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice | Comment
Spirituality and Practice
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Meryl Streep is the reason to see this. Her and Alda's first kiss is unforgettable. Politics run rampant, and one's interest in them determines their interest in the film. Alda's just a dry guy.

January 19, 2008

Good drama, credible story.

April 23, 2011

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