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Two for the Seesaw (1962)

Directed by Robert Wise · 119 min · Drama, Romance

10.1 TOPICAL score · #5,581 of 6,776 films

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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, directed by Robert Wise) has a TOPICAL score of 10.1 - ranked 5,581 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on cast and awards, and lowest on critics. It won 0 awards from 1 nomination. Critics: 33% on Rotten Tomatoes · 5.2/10 critics' average. Audiences: TMDB 6.5/10 (48 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 15 languages.

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Critics14
Audience28
Awards50
Historical impact16
Lasting engagement15
Cast68
Legacy & cult status-

Starring: Robert Mitchum (actor #532), Shirley MacLaine (actor #115), Edmon Ryan, Elisabeth Fraser

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