Fresh
Paul Newman's talent is large and flexible, revealing an approach to the Graziano character that scores tremendously.
Variety Staff, Variety
Somebody Up There Likes Me
A Girl Can Lift A Fellow To The Skies!
1956 · 1h 53m · PASSED
Drama
Directed by
Robert Wise
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Somebody Up There Likes Me
Overview
The story of boxer Rocky Graziano's rise from juvenile delinquent to world champ.
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82%
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Rotten
A disappointing biopic of Rocky Graziano, East Side delinquent turned World Middleweight Champion.
Geoff Andrew, Time Out
Fresh
Robert Wise's direction is fast, aggressive and bright, and the picture is edited to give it a tremendous crispness and pace.
Bosley Crowther, New York Times
Fresh
Paul Newman brings to awesome life the jungle qualities implicit in a slum childhood...
TIME Magazine
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