Somebody Up There Likes Me

Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956)

Approved 04 Jul 1956 • Biography, Drama, Sport • 1h 53m
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The abuse Rocky Barbella 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, and fulfill his potential as a fighter.

Robert Wise
Director
Ernest Lehman, Rocky Graziano, Rowland Barber
Writer
Paul Newman, Pier Angeli, Everett Sloane
Starring

Language: English
Awards: Won 2 Oscars. 4 wins & 4 nominations total
Country: United States
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7.5

IMDb (9139 votes)
86%
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