Two for the Seesaw
- Robert Mitchum: Jerry Ryan
- Shirley MacLaine: Gittel Moscawitz
- Edmond Ryan: Frank Taubman
- Elisabeth Fraser: Sophie
- Eddie Firestone: Oscar
- Billy Gray: Mr. Jacoby
Two-player game is an American feature film from the year 1962.
Action
Jerry Ryan comes from Omaha, Nebraska to Manhattan. The lawyer has left his wife in Omaha and lost his job. His friend Oscar invites him to a party in Greenwich Village. Where she met Jerry know the dancer Gittel. The two begin a romantic relationship. Life seems to start over for Jerry, but his thoughts are still in Omaha. Even when he gets a new job at a prestigious law firm, only slightly change the fact. With the new work, he earned enough to set Gittel a dance studio. However, Gittel is convinced that he would prefer to return to his wife and falls into a depression. There is a dispute between Jerry and Gittel. Gittel comes to the hospital. After she recovered, she wants to examine her relationship with Jerry. She asks him to marry her. Jerry decides against Gittel and wish to return to his wife. However, Jerry is not in a position to bring this message personally. He calls her and tells her that he loves her, but will still leave.
Background
The film was based on the eponymous play by William Gibson. This was premiered on Broadway in 1958 with Henry Fonda and Anne Bancroft. The play enjoyed 750 performances and was nominated for a Tony Award. Originally Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman should take the leading roles in the film version. When the shooting of Liz Taylor Cleopatra, however delayed, Paul Newman took over the lead role in The Hustler. Both were now no longer for the occupation in question and were replaced by Robert Mitchum and Shirley MacLaine.
Reviews
"Dialogue -biased, mainly supported by the very good actors Hollywood drama that oscillates between comedy and bitter melodrama. Approaches to a more sophisticated character psychology are made by the somewhat tearful designers unfortunately destroyed. "
" A sensitive and serious marriage movie. Worth seeing for adults. "
Awards
The film received two Oscar nominations 1963 in the categories of Best Cinematography ( black and white ) and Best Song for the song Second Chance.