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

Watch James Dean Ask Paul Newman to Kiss Him in "East of Eden" Screen Test, 1955 ———————————————————————— While Newman did not get the role he tested for in this film, his and Dean's careers were tragically intertwined. Arguably, Newman's big break into Hollywood came in the role of Rocky Graziano in the following year's "Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956)." James Dean had been set to play the role before his fatal car wreck and the role eventually went to his friend, Paul Newman. ———————————————

El papel que catapultó a Paul Newman al estrellado ⭐ La verdadera historia de Rocky Graziano. (Marcado por el odio/Somebody Up There Likes Me, Robert Wise, 1956) 🎬 #PaulNewman | ChoheCine