Overview

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.

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Cast

Alan Alda

Joe Tynan

Barbara Harris

Ellie

Meryl Streep

Karen Traynor

Rip Torn

Senator Kittner

Melvyn Douglas

Senator Birney

Charles Kimbrough

Francis

Carrie Nye

Aldena Kittner

Michael Higgins

Senator Pardew

Blanche Baker

Janet

John Badila

Reporter on TV Screen

Robert Christian

Arthur Briggs

Lu Elrod

Congresswoman at Party