Two for the Seesaw
“A square from Nebraska? An off-beatnik from Greenwich Village? It just didn't figure ... that they would ... that they could ... that they did!”
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.
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Trailer: Two for the Seesaw (1962) Robert Mitchum, Shirley MacLaine
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-04
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Robert Mitchum
Jerry Ryan
Shirley MacLaine
Gittel 'Mosca' Moscawitz
Edmon Ryan
Frank Taubman
Elisabeth Fraser
Sophie
Eddie Firestone
Oscar
Billy Gray
Monsieur Jacoby
Ann Morgan Guilbert
Molly - Dance Student's Mother
Ken Berry
Larry
Julie Allred
Bill Borzage
Party Guest
Danny Borzage
Party Guest
Ralph Hart
Student
Red West
Party Guest
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 21, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Wise
- Screenplay & Story
- Isobel Lennart
- Original Score
- André Previn
- Original Title
- Two for the Seesaw
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Argyle Productions, Seesaw Productions, The Mirisch Company, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Wise
Isobel Lennart, William Gibson
André Previn
Ted D. McCord
Stuart Gilmore
Walter Mirisch
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Mirisch
Producer
Robert Wise
Director
Boris Leven
Production Design
Ted D. McCord
Director of Photography
Stuart Gilmore
Editor
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Isobel Lennart
Screenplay
André Previn
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Two for the Seesaw
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What is Two for the Seesaw about?
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.
Who directed Two for the Seesaw?
Two for the Seesaw was directed by Robert Wise.
Who stars in Two for the Seesaw?
The principal cast of Two for the Seesaw includes Robert Mitchum, Shirley MacLaine, Edmon Ryan, Elisabeth Fraser, Eddie Firestone.
When was Two for the Seesaw released and how long is it?
Two for the Seesaw was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
How much did Two for the Seesaw make at the box office?
Two for the Seesaw grossed $3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Two for the Seesaw?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Two for the Seesaw was composed by André Previn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Two for the Seesaw?
Two for the Seesaw holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).