Summary Respected liberal Senator Joe Tynan is asked 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. View more details
Directed : Jerry Schatzberg
Written : Alan Alda
Stars : Alan Alda Rip Torn Barbara Harris Meryl Streep
Genres : Drama
Release date : Aug 16, 1979
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Production companies : Universal Pictures
Summary Respected liberal Senator Joe Tynan is asked 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. View more details
Genres : Drama
Release date : Aug 16, 1979
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Production companies : Universal Pictures
