Mickey Rourke has had one of the most colourful and controversial careers in Hollywood. This lively study explores his many transformations - from his training as a Method Actor and early scene-stealing roles in 1980s classics such as Diner , to his stint as a boxer and his spectacular come-back in blockbusters like Sin City and The Wrestler .
'Rebel', 'oddball' and 'Uncle Mickey': just three of the many conflicting labels Mickey Rourke has 'earned' over his remarkable career in the limelight. His public persona, moving from actor to boxer to actor, is not easy to define: making it all the more intriguing, and making Keri Walsh's study an unique and fascinating addition to the 'Film Stars' series.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Acknowledgments.- Introduction.- 1. Method Actor.- 2. Softcore Star.- 3. Fighter.- 4. Icon.- Notes.- Bibliography.- Filmography.- Index.
