list http://www.spout.com/ Recent community activity around Somebody Up There Likes Me on Spout Copyright 2005-9 Spout, LLC Spout RSS http://www.spout.com/images/SpoutLogoRSS.jpg http://www.spout.com/ 136 30 http://www.spout.com/films/Somebody_Up_There_Likes_Me/31979/default.aspx Title: Somebody Up There Likes Me
Year: 1956
Director: Robert Wise
Plot: Once you get past the fact that handsome Paul Newman could never pass for plug-ugly boxer Rocky Graziano in real life, you will be able to accept Somebody Up Their Likes Me as one of the more accomplished movie biopics of the 1950s. Based on Graziano's autobiography (co-written with Rowland Barber), the film accurately depicts the teen-aged Rocky as an unregenerate punk, evidently doomed by his slum environment, and his own lousy attitude, to a life of petty crime. Determining that the only way he'll make a living is with his fists, Rocky becomes a boxer, at first willing to participate in a series of fixed fights. Eventually, Rocky develops a conscience and sense of self-respect, no small thanks to his sweetheart (and later wife) Norma (Pier Angeli). The film ends on an optimistic note after Rocky wins a "clean" bout with Tony Zale (playing himself). Training extensively with Graziano prior to and during production, Newman is quite impressive in his first worthwhile film role (this was only his second film, following the execrable The Silver Chalice). The title song in Somebody Up There Likes Me was written by Bronislau Kaper and Sammy Cahn, and performed by Perry Como. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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]]>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:06:58 GMTSomebody Up There Likes Me1956Robert WiseOnce you get past the fact that handsome <a href="/players/P___104390/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Paul Newman</a> could never pass for plug-ugly boxer Rocky Graziano in real life, you will be able to accept Somebody Up Their Likes Me as one of the more accomplished movie biopics of the 1950s. Based on Graziano's autobiography (co-written with Rowland Barber), the film accurately depicts the teen-aged Rocky as an unregenerate punk, evidently doomed by his slum environment, and his own lousy attitude, to a life of petty crime. Determining that the only way he'll make a living is with his fists, Rocky becomes a boxer, at first willing to participate in a series of fixed fights. Eventually, Rocky develops a conscience and sense of self-respect, no small thanks to his sweetheart (and later wife) Norma (Pier Angeli). The film ends on an optimistic note after Rocky wins a "clean" bout with Tony Zale (playing himself). Training extensively with Graziano prior to and during production, Newman is quite impressive in his first worthwhile film role (this was only his second film, following the execrable <a href=/films/31342/default.aspx style='text-decoration:underline'>The Silver Chalice</a>). The title song in Somebody Up There Likes Me was written by <a href="/players/P____96724/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Bronislau Kaper</a> and <a href="/players/P____83819/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Sammy Cahn</a>, and performed by <a href="/players/P____14399/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Perry Como</a>. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide1Slightly Tagged (1-5)225http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/t89404f8yjn.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/Somebody_Up_There_Likes_Me/31979/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/groups/Movie_Polls/Re_Which_of_these_movies_about_boxing_is_your_favo/657/42506/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Windbreaker
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Post Date: 6/2/2009 6:06:58 PM
Body: I *love* The Set-Up. Love it - glad you enjoyed it, Rizzo. I just barely hit the vote button for Rocky. But they're similar in that they're both great dramas that happen to involve boxers. [quote user="Risselada"] Please reference this thread for the rules of this group. I just saw The Set-Up and I think it's my new favorite boxing movie! It's probably the shortest one too. Which of these is your favorite boxing movie? Sorry if I left your favorite out, but I didn't want the list to be TOO long. Please leave comments! Please vote only once in each poll. Movies referenced in this poll:Body and SoulChampionCinderella ManFat CityGentleman JimMillion Dollar BabyRaging BullRockyThe Set-UpSomebody Up There Likes MeWhen We Were Kings [/quote]
]]>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:06:58 GMTWindbreakerMovie Polls6/2/2009 6:06:58 PMI *love* The Set-Up. Love it - glad you enjoyed it, Rizzo. I just barely hit the vote button for Rocky. But they're similar in that they're both great dramas that happen to involve boxers. [quote user="Risselada"] Please reference this thread for the rules of this group. I just saw The Set-Up and I think it's my new favorite boxing movie! It's probably the shortest one too. Which of these is your favorite boxing movie? Sorry if I left your favorite out, but I didn't want the list to be TOO long. Please leave comments! Please vote only once in each poll. Movies referenced in this poll:Body and SoulChampionCinderella ManFat CityGentleman JimMillion Dollar BabyRaging BullRockyThe Set-UpSomebody Up There Likes MeWhen We Were Kings [/quote] http://www.spout.com/groups/Movie_Polls/Which_of_these_movies_about_boxing_is_your_favorit/657/42502/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Risselada
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Post Date: 6/2/2009 1:31:08 PM
Body: Please reference this thread for the rules of this group. I just saw The Set-Up and I think it's my new favorite boxing movie! It's probably the shortest one too. Which of these is your favorite boxing movie? Sorry if I left your favorite out, but I didn't want the list to be TOO long. Please leave comments! Please vote only once in each poll. Movies referenced in this poll:Body and SoulChampionCinderella ManFat CityGentleman JimMillion Dollar BabyRaging BullRockyThe Set-UpSomebody Up There Likes MeWhen We Were Kings
]]>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:31:08 GMTRisseladaMovie Polls6/2/2009 1:31:08 PMPlease reference this thread for the rules of this group. I just saw The Set-Up and I think it's my new favorite boxing movie! It's probably the shortest one too. Which of these is your favorite boxing movie? Sorry if I left your favorite out, but I didn't want the list to be TOO long. Please leave comments! Please vote only once in each poll. Movies referenced in this poll:Body and SoulChampionCinderella ManFat CityGentleman JimMillion Dollar BabyRaging BullRockyThe Set-UpSomebody Up There Likes MeWhen We Were Kings http://www.spout.com/members/0/tags/romance/MemberTagFilms.aspxromance
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