Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956): Cast, Box Office & Where to Watch
Somebody Up There Likes Me is a 1956 crime drama directed by Robert Wise, starring Paul Newman as Rocky Graziano, Sam Gilman and Pier Angeli. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes and earned $9,528 worldwide. Rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 53m (113 min)
- Director
- Robert Wise
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Somebody Up There Likes Me About?
The premise of Somebody Up There Likes Me without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A Girl Can Lift A Fellow To The Skies! The story of boxer Rocky Graziano’s rise from juvenile delinquent to world champ.
Somebody Up There Likes Me Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- new york city
- boxing
- italian american
- based on autobiography
- juvenile delinquent
- newspaper headline
- pool hall
- sports page
- police
- police officer
- army draftee
- professional boxer
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- professional boxing match
- younger version of character
- army deserter
- father son estrangement
- riker's island correctional facility new york city
- attempted fight fixing
- leavenworth prison
- jewish woman
- blackmail
- attempted bribery
- district attorney
- license revoked
- middleweight boxer
- chicago illinois
- championship prize fight
- world middleweight champion
- radio announcer
- hometown hero
- end credits roll call
- parade
- ice cream
- awol absent without leave
- bare chested man
- 1940s
- rocky graziano character
- father son relationship
- husband wife relationship
- year 1947
- mcqueen and newman
- newman and angeli
- newman and mineo
- boxing biopic
- world champion
- delinquent
- new york
- united states of america
- wise and newman
- wise and mcqueen
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Somebody Up There Likes Me Cast & Characters
Paul Newman leads the cast as Rocky Graziano, with Sam Gilman as Detective Arresting Rocky (uncredited) and Pier Angeli as Norma Graziano. Directed by Robert Wise; 98 actors are credited in all.
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Director Robert Wise
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Paul Newman as Rocky Graziano - Sam Gilman as Detective Arresting Rocky (uncredited)
- Pier Angeli as Norma Graziano
- Anne Caprile as Norma (french voice)
Also Starring in Somebody Up There Likes Me
· 94 more- Ray Walker Zale Ring Announcer (uncredited)
- Russ Clark Zale Fight Referee (uncredited)
- Court Shepard Tony Zale (uncredited)
- Jess Kirkpatrick Chicago Reporter (uncredited)
- Robert Loggia Frankie Peppo (uncredited)
- Steve McQueen Fidel (uncredited)
- Dean Jones Private in Rocky's Tent (uncredited)
- Eileen Heckart Ma Barbella
- Kenner G. Kemp Commissioner's Assistant (uncredited)
- Frank Mills Counterman at Gym (uncredited)
- Bert Stevens Fight Spectator (uncredited)
- Byron Kane Reporter (uncredited)
- Wilbur Mack Fight Spectator (uncredited)
- Kit Guard Fight Spectator (uncredited)
- Philo McCullough Fight Spectator (uncredited)
- Frank McLure Fight Spectator (uncredited)
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- Fred Aldrich Ringside Photographer (uncredited)
- Herschel Graham Fight Spectator (uncredited)
- Tom Coleman Reporter at Sparring Session (uncredited)
- James Dime Training Spectator (uncredited)
- John Eldredge George Niles (uncredited)
- Monty O'Grady Fight Spectator (uncredited)
- Dick Rich Geezer (uncredited)
- Leon Alton Fight Spectator (uncredited)
- James Gonzalez Trial Spectator (uncredited)
- Jack Perry Man in Bar (uncredited)
- Benny Rubin Fight Promoter (uncredited)
- Don Haggerty Prison Guard (uncredited)
- Jack Kenney Reformatory Guard (uncredited)
- Stanley Adams Romolo's Attorney (uncredited)
- Sol Murgi Fight Spectator (uncredited)
- Russ Conway Captain Grifton (uncredited)
- Robert Easton Corporal Quinbury (uncredited)
- Clancy Cooper Captain Lancheck (uncredited)
- Scott Seaton Elevator Passenger (uncredited)
- Jack Shea Prison Guard (uncredited)
- Michael Ross Subway Guard (uncredited)
- Ray Danton Reporter (voice) (uncredited)
- George Cisar Fence (uncredited)
- Len Lesser Reporter at Sparring Session (uncredited)
- Sid Raymond Subway Guard (uncredited)
- Sal Mineo Romolo
- Gene Coogan Bookie (uncredited)
- Joe McGuinn Guard (uncredited)
- Richard LaMarr Fight Spectator (uncredited)
- John Breen Hearing Specatator (uncredited)
- William Boyett Military Policeman (uncredited)
- Everett Sloane Irving Cohen
- Harold J. Stone Nick Barbella
- Michael Dante Shorty (uncredited)
- Joe Garcio Radio Listener (uncredited)
- Tyler McVey Reporter (uncredited)
- Theodore Newton Edward Eagan
- James Todd Colonel at Court Martial (uncredited)
- Gregg Martell Guard (uncredited)
- Bart Braverman Boy (uncredited)
- Ray Stricklyn Bryson (uncredited)
- David Leonard Mr. Mueller (uncredited)
- Billy Nelson Commissioner (uncredited)
- Buster Slaven Sidekick (uncredited)
- Jimmy Murphy Young Fighter at Gym (uncredited)
- Frank Campanella Detective (uncredited)
- Jack Lomas Reformatory Guard (uncredited)
- Robert P. Lieb D. A. Hogan
- Don Shelton Captain at Court Martial (uncredited)
- Eddie Ryder Prisoner (uncredited)
- Arch Johnson Heldon
- Christopher Riordan Rocky's Friend (uncredited)
- Judson Pratt Johnny Hyland (uncredited)
- Ralph Reed Soldier (uncredited)
- Allen Jaffe Radio Listener (uncredited)
- Al Silvani Rocky's Second (uncredited)
- Bob Whitney Hearing Specatator (uncredited)
- Robin Morse Reporter at Hearing (uncredited)
- James O'Rear Judge (uncredited)
- Renata Vanni
- Sammy White Whitey Bimstein
- Willard Sage Earl Woodhope (uncredited)
- Joseph Buloff Benny
- Angela Cartwright Audrey at Age 3 (uncredited)
- Wayne Taylor Prisoner (uncredited)
- Tony Michaels Assistant Commissioner (uncredited)
- Matt Crowley Lou Stillman (uncredited)
- Robert Gardett Reporter (uncredited)
- Bern Hoffman Fat Man at Hijacking Attempt (uncredited)
- Donna Jo Gribble Yolanda Barbella (uncredited)
- Joseph Marr Customer (uncredited)
- Tommy Garland Referee (uncredited)
- Jack Orrison Detective (uncredited)
- Ralph Neff Spectator (uncredited)
- Jackie Kelk George (uncredited)
- Walter Cartier Polack (uncredited)
- Billy Wilson Commissioner (uncredited)
- Terry Rangno Rocky at Age 8 (uncredited)
Somebody Up There Likes Me Plot Summary
What happens in Somebody Up There Likes Me from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Rocky Graziano grows up under a harsh, abusive father, a childhood marked by beatings and a hard edge to life. He falls in with a street gang and threads a long history of criminal activity. His path leads to prison, where he is rebellious toward all authority. After his release, he is drafted by the U.S. Army, but runs away. Needing money, he becomes a boxer, discovering natural talent and winning six fights in a row before the Army finds him and dishonorably discharges him. He serves a year in the United States Disciplinary Barracks, and resumes his boxing career.
Full summary
The whole story of Somebody Up There Likes Me, scene by scene
Somebody Up There Likes Me Box Office
Somebody Up There Likes Me grossed $9,528 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$9.5K
- International
- $9.5K
Somebody Up There Likes Me Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Somebody Up There Likes Me.
Cars in Somebody Up There Likes Me
24 cars on screen, including the 1947 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible and the 1940 International Harvester K-2.
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1946 Plymouth De Luxe Important role
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Somebody Up There Likes Me FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of Somebody Up There Likes Me, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Somebody Up There Likes Me?
Somebody Up There Likes Me runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
When was Somebody Up There Likes Me released?
Somebody Up There Likes Me was released on July 3, 1956.
Who directed Somebody Up There Likes Me?
Somebody Up There Likes Me was directed by Robert Wise.
More films by Robert Wise Who is in the cast of Somebody Up There Likes Me?
Somebody Up There Likes Me stars Paul Newman as Rocky Graziano, Sam Gilman as Detective Arresting Rocky (uncredited) and Pier Angeli as Norma Graziano, among 98 credited actors.
Where can I watch Somebody Up There Likes Me?
In the US, Somebody Up There Likes Me is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Somebody Up There Likes Me make at the box office?
Somebody Up There Likes Me grossed $9,528 worldwide.
Does Somebody Up There Likes Me have a post-credit scene?
No. Somebody Up There Likes Me has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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