Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956)

In the gritty heart of New York, Rocky Barbella, a troubled youth plagued by his father's abusive hand and a life entangled with the law, finds himself repeatedly swept into a vortex of detention centers and prisons. His life is a turbulent sea of chaos, a series of missteps leading to one dead end after another. However, when it appears Rocky has finally pulled his life together, he is abruptly drafted into the Army. His rebellious spirit refuses to bend to the military's stringent rules, and he finds himself on the run, branded an AWOL fugitive. In the midst of his struggles, Rocky stumbles upon boxing, initially viewing it as a quick scheme to earn money. However, the raw power of his fists and a natural talent in the ring soon become evident, igniting a beacon of hope in his otherwise dark world. Harnessing this newfound skill, Rocky begins to construct a ladder out of his pit of despair, his confidence swelling with every victorious match. Simultaneously, Rocky's heart is ensnared by the captivating Norma, a love interest whose presence adds a sweet note to his tumultuous life. As he navigates the complex world of boxing, he also learns to dance in the delicate ring of romance, his desire to fulfill his potential as a fighter paralleled by his quest to win Norma's heart. "Somebody Up There Likes Me" tells the gripping tale of Rocky Graziano's transformation from an undisciplined criminal to a boxing prodigy, painting an inspiring portrait of a man's relentless pursuit of redemption and love amidst a world that seems hell-bent on breaking him.

Somebody Up There Likes Me is a drama movie featuring Paul Newman.

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