
1h 48m
1979-08-17
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.
Jerry Schatzberg
Duration: 1h 48m
Budget: $5,000,000
Revenue: $19,595,168

Joe Tynan

Ellie

Karen Traynor

Senator Kittner

Senator Birney

Francis

Aldena Kittner

Senator Pardew

Janet

Joe's Secretary

Jerry

Reporter on TV Screen

Arthur Briggs

Mr. Edward Anderson

Congresswoman at Party

Golf Pro

Eric

Himself

Sheila Lerner

Alex Heller

TV News Director

Waldorf M.C.

Oscar Harris

Angela

John Cairn

Bert – Radio Aide

Senator Aikers

Reporter Tom

Barry Traynor

Carla Willis

Congressman Wayne Tiller

Waiter

Dick Harman

Clerk at Golf Resort

Servant

Paul Tynan

Harvard Professor

Ned (The Senator)

Ned Townes

TV Station Secretary

Woman at Golf Resort

Man in T-Shirt

Senator Hamer

Reporter

Reporter

Woman at Party

Elevator Operator

Senate Clerk

Photographer (uncredited)

Senate Aid (uncredited)

Senator's Aide (uncredited)

Senate Aide (uncredited)