Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956)

The true story of boxer Rocky Graziano’s rise from juvenile delinquent to world champ starring Paul Newman (who replaced James Dean when he died young). Also featuring Pier Angeli Everett Sloane Sal Mineo and Harold Stone (among others). It won both B&W Cinematography (Joseph Ruttenberg Mrs. Miniver (1942)) and Art Direction Oscars and was nominated for Editing marking Albert Akst’s only Academy recognition. It also marks Steve McQueen’s & Robert Loggia’s first performances on film. It was directed by former editor Robert Wise (Citizen Kane (1941)). Ernest Lehman (Sabrina (1954)) based his screenplay on Graziano’s autobiography which the fighter co-wrote with Rowland Barber.

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