Two for the Seesaw
Two for the Seesaw is a 1962 American romantic-drama film directed by Robert Wise and starring Robert Mitchum and Shirley MacLaine. It was adapted from the 1958 Broadway play written by William Gibson with Henry Fonda and Anne Bancroft (who was awarded the 1958 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play) in the lead roles.
Plot
Jerry Ryan (Mitchum) is a lawyer from Nebraska who has recently separated from his wife, Tess, and moved into a shabby apartment in New York City. He is struggling with the divorce, which is still being finalized, and takes long walks at night.
More details
| author | Isobel Lennart William Gibson |
|---|---|
| contentLocation | New York City |
| director | Robert Wise |
| editor | Stuart Gilmore |
| genre | drama |
| keywords | bar exam dance studio divorce law firm make up struggle |
| musicBy | André Previn |
| nomination | Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White |
| producer | Walter Mirisch |
| publisher | United Artists |
| recordedAt | New York City |
| theme | romantic drama |