Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956)
I’ve seen this movie a few times, and even though it absolutely is, I never look at it as a boxing movie. I watch it for Paul Newman’s wonderful performance in his second leading film role, one which earned him an Oscar nomination, and for the moving story. The boxing scenes are always secondary to me, but if you happen to like that genre, this is a must-see!
Somebody Up There Likes Me is the biography of Rocky Graziano. In his youth, he was beaten repeatedly by his father and wound up in prison. He learned combat training in the army, and with the support of his manager and the inspiration of the girl he hopes to win, Rocky tries to make it as a professional boxer.
Since it was made in 1956, the fight scenes aren’t very graphic, but Paul Newman’s face does take some bad beatings throughout the movie. The love story is sweet, and the family drama is intense. Paul Newman gives a raw, emotionally wrenching performance. He truly embodies the role of the “troubled young man”, giving him heart and hope. It’s hard to believe the professional on the screen had only a few television credits and one film role to his name at the time; no wonder he became an instant star!
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Somebody Up There Likes Me is the biography of Rocky Graziano. In his youth, he was beaten repeatedly by his father and wound up in prison. He learned combat training in the army, and with the support of his manager and the inspiration of the girl he hopes to win, Rocky tries to make it as a professional boxer.
Since it was made in 1956, the fight scenes aren’t very graphic, but Paul Newman’s face does take some bad beatings throughout the movie. The love story is sweet, and the family drama is intense. Paul Newman gives a raw, emotionally wrenching performance. He truly embodies the role of the “troubled young man”, giving him heart and hope. It’s hard to believe the professional on the screen had only a few television credits and one film role to his name at the time; no wonder he became an instant star!
Want to watch it? Click here to watch it on ok.ru. And thanks "Classic Cinema Central Seleus B" for posting!
More Paul Newman movies here!
More George C. Scott movies here!
Hot Toasty Rag Awards:
Best Actor of 1956: Paul Newman
Best Original Song: "Somebody Up There Likes Me"
Hot Toasty Rag Nominations:
Best Picture
Best Supporting Actress: Elieen Heckart