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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.
$5000000
$19595168
108 min
1979-08-17
Released
English
25
5.9
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)
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