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Somebody Up There Likes Me
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Somebody Up There Likes Me

1956-07-04 · 113 min · ★ 7.2

Drama

The story of boxer Rocky Graziano's rise from juvenile delinquent to world champ.

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Directors
Robert Wise
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,920,000
Revenue
USD 3,360,000

Top Cast

Paul NewmanPaul NewmanRocky Graziano
Pier AngeliPier AngeliNorma Graziano
Everett SloaneEverett SloaneIrving Cohen
Eileen HeckartEileen HeckartMa Barbella
Sal MineoSal MineoRomolo
Harold J. StoneHarold J. StoneNick Barbella
Joseph BuloffJoseph BuloffBenny
Arch JohnsonArch JohnsonHeldon
Sammy WhiteSammy WhiteWhitey Bimstein
Robert P. LiebD. A. Hogan
Theodore NewtonTheodore NewtonEdward Eagan
Steve McQueenSteve McQueenFidel (uncredited)
Stanley AdamsStanley AdamsRomolo's Attorney (uncredited)
Fred AldrichFred AldrichRingside Photographer (uncredited)
Leon AltonFight Spectator (uncredited)
William BoyettWilliam BoyettMilitary Policeman (uncredited)
Bart BravermanBart BravermanBoy (uncredited)
John BreenHearing Specatator (uncredited)
Frank CampanellaFrank CampanellaDetective (uncredited)
Walter CartierPolack (uncredited)

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