

Two for the Seesaw
1962-11-21 · 119 min · ★ 6.5
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.
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- Directors
- Robert Wise
- Production companies
- Argyle Productions, Seesaw Productions, The Mirisch Company, United Artists
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 3,000,000
Top Cast
Robert MitchumJerry Ryan
Shirley MacLaineGittel 'Mosca' Moscawitz
Edmon RyanFrank Taubman
Elisabeth FraserSophie
Eddie FirestoneOscar
Billy GrayMonsieur Jacoby
Ann Morgan GuilbertMolly - Dance Student's Mother
Ken BerryLarry
Julie Allred
Bill BorzageParty Guest
Ralph HartStudent
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