Paul Newman’s Rocky Graziano story. The film in question is "Somebody Up There Likes Me" (1956), a biographical sports drama directed by Robert Wise, based on the life of middleweight boxing champion Rocky Graziano. The film stars Paul Newman, stepping in to replace James Dean, who was originally cast but died before production began. I did not know that Marlon modeled his performance on the same person, what a great insight! . . #cinneman #cinnemanrecommendations #movies #film #actors #intervie

Rocky Graziano drops Sugar Ray Robinson for a moment, but Ray rises and ends the fight with a stunning KO in the third round. #RockyGraziano | Rocky Graziano

Rocky Graziano, middleweight world champion from ’47 to ’48, was the kind of fighter who went straight to the point in the ring: relentless offense and a right hand that could turn anyone’s lights out. Raised on the streets of New York, he brought to every fight the grit and fire of a man who never quit. #RockyGraziano | Rocky Graziano