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Somebody Up There Likes Me   1956         N/R, 112 min. Genre: Drama Director: Robert Wise   Cast: Paul Newman, Pier Angeli, Everett Sloane, Sal Mineo, Eileen Heckart, Robert Loggia, Steve McQueen, Harold J. Stone, Joseph Buloff, Sammy White, Joseph Buloff, Arch Johnson, Robert P. Lieb, Judson Pratt, Angela Cartwright   This film is based on the autobiography of Rocky Graziano (Paul Newman) and involves his rise from the ghetto to World Light Heavyweight Champion. After beginning a life filled with petty crimes, Rocky is arrested and sent to jail where he meets fitness instructor Johnny Hyland (Judson Pratt) who encourages him to use his energy in the athletic world instead of crime. Meanwhile, Rocky's girlfriend Norma (Pier Angeli)—who will later become his wife, number one fan, and support system—helps Rocky gain his self-respect and find success in the ring as well as in his personal life. Cast Paul Newman Rocky Pier Angeli Norma Everett Sloane Irving Cohen Sal Mineo Romolo Eileen Heckart Ma Barbella Robert Loggia Frankie Peppo Steve McQueen Fidel Harold J. Stone Nick Barbella Joseph Buloff Benny Sammy White Whitey Bimstein Joseph Buloff Benny Arch Johnson Heldon Robert P. Lieb D.A. Hogan Judson Pratt Johnny Hyland Angela Cartwright 3-year old girl