1956 · 113 min · NR

Somebody Up There Likes Me

Name: Somebody Up There Likes Me
Genre: Drama
Released: 1956
Duration: 113 min
Cast: Paul Newman, Pier Angeli, Everett Sloane, Eileen Heckart, Sal Mineo

Directed by Robert Wise · Drama

Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956) is a Drama film, directed by Robert Wise set in New York City. It runs 113 minutes and is rated NR.

A biopic and sports drama, with a hopeful tone. Themes of redemption run throughout.

Composer

Bronislau Kaper

Cinematography

Joseph Ruttenberg

Cast

Paul NewmanPier AngeliEverett SloaneEileen HeckartSal MineoHarold J. StoneJoseph BuloffArch Johnson

The world of this film

Setting

Where

New York City

Setting

Urban

Premise & themes

Premise

Biopic Sports Drama

Themes

Redemption

Tone

Hopeful

Shape

Protagonist

Solo Lead

Pacing

Measured

Based on

True Story

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Somebody Up There Likes Me

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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