DP/30: The Wrestler, actor Mickey Rourke (LA)

Published 2012-05-02
David Poland sits down for a chat with Mickey Rourke; the man, the legend, the Oscar contender for his performance in Darren Aronofsky's The Wrestler.

All Comments (21)
  • @Bobbi5941
    Mickey Rourke is a real man . He could appreciate intelligence , capabilities of an another man . He's in touch with himself . He's so brave enough to admit his own weakness while many of us still holding tight to our ego . Mickey Rourke in fact is honourable man and it takes an intelligent honourable person to see beyond his notorious reputations . Afterall Mickey Rourke is a down to earth , sensitive man who's the best actor and boxer , such a combination is unique !!! Love you , Mickey Rourke .
  • @benanderson3791
    Something is really wrong if this interviewer doesn't get regular work. Anyone who can make great insightful conversation with someone so private as Mickey Rourke should be getting all the work. You see so many terrible interviewers who ask the same cliche and stupid questions that you wonder why they get paid. This guy on the other hand kept the conversation flowing, talked when he needed to talk and shut up when he needed to listen. No interruptions, just a well paced interview with one of the greatest actors of all time.
  • @freaky66
    wow what a humble guy. Great interview
  • @whoareyou1332
    Gosh, it really touched me listening to him saying he got the shit kicked out of him at home as a kid. I can so related. It actually brought me to tears. Well done Mickey for coming back from that.
  • @myaccount2604
    What a cool guy. That's what I called an evolved human. Great actor. Respect Mickey!!
  • @WOODBINEMAN99
    in his early years as an actor Mickey was the best looking dude EVER
  • @bonnie3937
    I love his authenticity. Awesome man. His kindness and love for his dogs warms my heart.
  • @sohooded
    He has shown us what a pained, sweet, talented, complex, animal loving man he is. It's your karma Mickey. Love you. 💓💕
  • @tjohannam
    i love this interview!! mickey is so raw, that makes it so relatable and the interviewer is very good and can guide the conversation in a very empathetic way.
  • @50hellkat2
    Going out on top vs making a come back on a second chance. I feel the latter is most inspirational because it brings hope to anyone who is carrying the weight of past trauma. He has come out the other end with valuable insights. I have watched a few of his interviews. He could write a book on this or do a series of interviews because he has processed trauma and moved forward and should share this. Many men do not speak to it.
  • @WutangBizkit
    hes changed so much, i really relate to him a lot, ik he is a true introvert, n minds his own business
  • @BikiniDeathSquad
    The way he talks about his years away from hollywood. How far he'd fallen... there's no telling how bad things really got.
  • So much honesty and truth in Mickey. Always opening himself to honest interviewer. ❤ It takes one to know one.
  • @joandeakin7823
    what a good interview. credit to them both and my thanks. what a man is MICKEY Rourke. love him. xx .