Two for the Seesaw(1962)
A square from Nebraska? An off-beatnik from Greenwich Village? It just didn't figure ... that they would ... that they could ... that they did!
Two for the Seesaw Synopsis
After leaving his wife, lawyer Jerry Ryan moves from Omaha, Nebraska to New York City to start a new life. While studying for the New York Bar Examination and working to finalize his divorce, Ryan meets dancer Gittel Mosca, and the two begin a cautious courtship. However, Ryan feels that he must come to terms with his failed marriage and overcome his lingering attachment to his ex-wife before he can redefine himself and embrace his budding romance.
Two for the Seesaw (1962) is a drama and romance film directed by Robert Wise, released on November 21, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Robert Mitchum, Shirley MacLaine, Edmon Ryan and Elisabeth Fraser. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 47 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Wise
- Writers:
- William Gibson, Isobel Lennart
- Producers:
- Walter Mirisch
- Cinematographer:
- Ted D. McCord
- Composer:
- André Previn
- Production:
- Argyle Productions, Seesaw Productions, The Mirisch Company, United Artists
- Revenue:
- $3,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Two for the Seesaw (1962) Trailer
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Two for the Seesaw Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Mitchum
as Jerry Ryan
Shirley MacLaine
as Gittel 'Mosca' Moscawitz
Edmon Ryan
as Frank Taubman
Elisabeth Fraser
as Sophie
Eddie Firestone
as Oscar
Billy Gray
as Monsieur Jacoby
Ann Morgan Guilbert
as Molly - Dance Student's Mother
Ken Berry
as Larry
Julie Allred
Bill Borzage
as Party Guest
- Danny Borzage
Danny Borzage
as Party Guest
Ralph Hart
as Student
Key crew
Directed by Robert Wise, written by William Gibson and Isobel Lennart, produced by Walter Mirisch.
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Two for the Seesaw Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 47 ratings.
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Two for the Seesaw – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Two for the Seesaw online?
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Two for the Seesaw (1962) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Two for the Seesaw?
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The main cast of Two for the Seesaw (1962) includes Robert Mitchum, Shirley MacLaine, Edmon Ryan, Elisabeth Fraser and Eddie Firestone. The film was directed by Robert Wise. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Two for the Seesaw released?
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Two for the Seesaw was released on November 21, 1962 and runs for 1h 59m.
Is Two for the Seesaw worth watching?
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Two for the Seesaw (1962) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 47 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Two for the Seesaw?
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