'The Wrestler' wins big at Spirit Awards

Mickey Rourke added to his award season haul and stole the show at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday with a hilarious and rambling acceptance speech.

Mickey Rourke added to his award season haul and stole the show at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday with a hilarious and rambling acceptance speech.

A starstudded crowd at the Santa Monica, California ceremony gave the 56-year-old actor a standing ovation when he stepped onstage to collect the Best Male prize for his role as a washed up grappler in 'The Wrestler'.

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