Mickey Rourke: Wrestling With Demons

Monetti, Sandro

ISBN 10: 1906779511 / ISBN 13: 9781906779511

Published by JR Books Ltd, 2009

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Ex-library book, usual marking. Clean copy in good condition. With Dust Cover. Quick dispatch from UK seller.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mickey Rourke: Wrestling With Demons
• Publisher: JR Books Ltd
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1906779511
• ISBN 13: 9781906779511
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

This talented but troubled star who first came to fame in '80s hits like 9 1/2 Weeks and Angel Heart, spectacularly fell from grace in an orgy of selfdestruction. As an actor, he gained a troublemaker reputation, often fighting with producers, showing up late to sets and not learning lines, raising hell and turning down starmaking lead roles. Rourke's acting career eventually became overshadowed by his personal life and career decisions.In 1991, Rourke decided to go back to his first love: boxing. During his boxing career, he suffered a number of injuries that resulted in a dramatic physical change. What was Rourke's problem? Mickey Rourke: Wrestling with Demons chronicles the star's extraordinary adventure through life, from his nightmare childhood, broken marriages, arrests, and brain damage to a suicidal visit to a New York Church, the death of his brother in his arms, and to his Academy award nomination for The Wrestler. Written with passion, insight and expertise by respected show business reporter Sandro Monetti, this is a very human and compelling story.

About the Author

Sandro Monetti is one of the world's most experienced and respected show business writers. This Britishborn journalist covers the Hollywood scene for the international press. During a 20year career, he has worked for major media organizations such as the BBC, Sky TV, News of the World, The Daily Express and The Daily Telegraph.