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1979 · 108 mins · English
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Directed by
Jerry Schatzberg
Starring
Meryl Streep, Melvyn Douglas, Barbara Harris, Rip Torn, Alan Alda, Dan Hedaya

Senator Joe Tynan, a respected liberal, is asked to lead the opposition to a Supreme Court nominee. The task forces him to betray an old friend, compromise his principles and strain his part‑time family life, though it could advance his career. Working with researcher Karen Traynor, a growing attraction complicates his personal and political life.

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