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1 online resource (streaming video file) (48 min. 35 sec.) ; 295625031 bytes |
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*Frequent coarse language*In this two-part series, British journalist, television presenter and author Piers Morgan (Britain's Got Talent, America's Got Talent, The Celebrity Apprentice) investigates the hidden personal downsides to fame.When Hollywood hot shot Mickey Rourke was at the top of his game he looked like he had it all. But, generating more adverse headlines than box office, Mickey and the Hollywood machine were set for a bust up only one side would win.Defeated, Mickey walked away from the red carpet and into the boxing ring, where he rearranged his once famous looks.In this revealing warts-and-all interview, Piers Morgan digs deep and gets Mickey Rourke to open up about the love of his life, and how close he came to blowing his brains out after burning every bridge in Tinsel Town.Piers and Mickey discuss Mickey's upbringing, his emergence as one of Hollywood's hell raising legends, his acting roles and how he managed to get his life and career back on track, which resulted in an Oscar nomination for his role in the movie The Wrestler.PRODUCTION DETAILS:Executive Producer: Elaine Hackett; and Producer/Director: Colin Lennox |
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Broadcast 2011-06-12 at 00:05:00 |
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Classification: M |
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Celebrities -- Interviews.
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Fame -- Social aspects.
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Motion picture actors and actresses -- Biography.
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Motion picture actors and actresses.
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Rourke, Mickey.
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United States.
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Streaming video
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Lennox, Colin, director
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Morgan, Piers, host
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