Rourke breaks down on red carpet

Troubled actor Mickey Rourke fought back tears at the British premiere of his latest movie Sin City on Monday - because he never thought he'd get a second chance in Hollywood after his drug addiction ended his film career.

The 48-year-old star turned every director against him during the 1980s, when his alcohol and cocaine habits prompted violent outbursts, which eroded the trust and patience of those around him.