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      Somebody Up There Likes Me

      Released Jul 6, 1956 1 hr. 53 min. Biography List
      86% 14 Reviews Tomatometer 86% 1,000+ Ratings Audience Score The abuse Rocky Barbella (Paul Newman) endures at the hand of his father and subsequent run-ins with the law lead him in and out of detention centers and prisons. When it seems he has it together, Rocky is drafted but, refusing to adhere to Army rules, goes AWOL. He takes up boxing to earn quick money, but when he discovers he has a natural talent in the ring, he builds the confidence to pursue his love interest, Norma (Pier Angeli), and fulfill his potential as a fighter. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered May 14 Buy Now

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      Tony B Paul Newman as much as I love most of his performances can't play a New York Italian American no matter how hard he tried. The movie was contrite and filled with many dishonesty's. And as much as I loved Rocky Graziano, it was hard for me to root for a man who deserted the army. It would've been better off if rather than telling this rather large fairytale, we told the true story maybe I would've enjoyed it better. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 08/13/23 Full Review Steve D Proto-Rockey with strong acting. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/05/23 Full Review dave j Loosely based on the life of an actual person Rocky Barbella (Paul Newman) also known as Rocky Graziano who before he fought as a professional boxer, he was initially a two bit thug who disregarded 'rules and regulations', often abused by his ex-boxer boozing father. It was not until he fought professionally is when he sets himself straight. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member This is a fantastic performance by Paul Newman playing ex world champion Rocky Graziano. Rocky was a troubled youngster who was always in trouble with the law. He had a great mother who loved him to death and an angry father who took his anger out on Rocky. Rocky grew up a criminal but when he was introduced to boxing it was the greatest thing that happened to his life. This really is a great boxing movie and a must see Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review deke p Good 1956 Pro Boxing flick. I new next to nothing about ROCKY GRAZIANO, nor the champ he beat... ZALE, and PIER ANGELI was just an actress with an odd name... Pier. Newman doing a great 'ROCKY' imitation, like Stallone. But he and the other boxers didn't look in good enuf shape to be fighters. But that was then. & now I am smitten with PIER. And SAL MINEO in small role. Too bad he and Pier both died young. Never heard of this movie until saw on THE MOVIE CHANNEL, 3.6.2021 Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member I just watched this for the first time. I am no fan of boxing or boxing movies but I like Paul Newman. I thought it was a really good movie and am surprised that it didn't win more awards. Paul Newman should have been nominated for best actor at least. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      TIME Magazine Paul Newman brings to awesome life the jungle qualities implicit in a slum childhood... Oct 1, 2008 Full Review Variety Staff Variety Paul Newman's talent is large and flexible, revealing an approach to the Graziano character that scores tremendously. Jun 18, 2008 Full Review Geoff Andrew Time Out A disappointing biopic of Rocky Graziano, East Side delinquent turned World Middleweight Champion. Jun 24, 2006 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...a familiar character trajectory that’s employed to watchable yet disappointingly forgettable effect by Wise... Rated: 2.5/4 Oct 2, 2022 Full Review Eugene Archer Film Culture There is nothing in Wise’s career to indicate the cinematic genius commonly associated with Stevens or Ford, but there is much to suggest that he is a director capable of making good films if he receives the opportunity to do so. Mar 28, 2022 Full Review Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine Paul Newman and Pier Angeli are well cast as the embattled sweethearts. The title, though, is misleading... Nov 26, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis The abuse Rocky Barbella (Paul Newman) endures at the hand of his father and subsequent run-ins with the law lead him in and out of detention centers and prisons. When it seems he has it together, Rocky is drafted but, refusing to adhere to Army rules, goes AWOL. He takes up boxing to earn quick money, but when he discovers he has a natural talent in the ring, he builds the confidence to pursue his love interest, Norma (Pier Angeli), and fulfill his potential as a fighter.
      Director
      Robert Wise
      Screenwriter
      Ernest Lehman
      Distributor
      Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
      Production Co
      Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
      Genre
      Biography
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jul 6, 1956, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jun 11, 2012
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