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.
Alan Alda
as Joe Tynan
Barbara Harris
as Ellie
Meryl Streep
as Karen Traynor
Rip Torn
as Senator Kittner
Melvyn Douglas
as Senator Birney
Charles Kimbrough
as Francis
Carrie Nye
as Aldena Kittner
Michael Higgins
as Senator Pardew
Blanche Baker
as Janet
Maureen Anderman
as Joe's Secretary
Chris Arnold
as Jerry
John Badila
as Reporter on TV Screen
