Screening
Somebody Up There Likes Me
Dir. Robert Wise. 1956, 113 mins.
16mm print courtesy of the Academy Film Archive. With Eileen Heckart, Sal Mineo. In his first starring role, in a film based on Rocky Graziano’s autobiography, Newman impressively captures the boxer’s tumultuous journey from juvenile delinquent to championship boxer. Variety declared that “Paul Newman’s talent is large and flexible.”
Free with Museum admission
Someobdy Up There Likes Me trailer
