The Seduction of Joe Tynan
| The Seduction of Joe Tynan | |
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| Directed by | Jerry Schatzberg |
| Written by | Alan Alda |
| Produced by | Martin Bregman |
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| Cinematography | Adam Holender |
| Edited by | Evan A. Lottman |
| Music by | Bill Conti |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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Running time | 107 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $5 million |
| Box office | $19,595,168 |
The Seduction of Joe Tynan is a 1979 American political drama film directed by Jerry Schatzberg and produced by Martin Bregman. The screenplay was written by Alan Alda, who also stars in the title role. The film co-stars Barbara Harris and Meryl Streep, with supporting performances by Rip Torn, Melvyn Douglas, Charles Kimbrough, and Carrie Nye. It was released by Universal Pictures.
The film received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Alda’s screenplay and the lead performances. It grossed approximately $8.5 million in North America.
Streep later recalled that she was emotionally distant during production due to the recent death of her partner, John Cazale, and credited Alda with helping her through the filming process.