film stars Rourke as a washed-up former star with a last shot at glory in the ring. It also took the cinematography award for Maryse Alberti. The crowd gave Rourke a standing ovation and he received hugs and backslaps from audience members as he headed to the stage.
Marisa Tomei 's name, Rourke later complimented her for her role as a stripper in "The Wrestler," which earned her a supporting-actress Oscar nomination. "Not many girls can climb the pole," Rourke said. "She climbed the pole, and she did it well." Right after Rourke's speech, Tom McCarthy won the best-director award for the immigrant drama "The Visitor." "I feel like we should just stop the show after Mickey, because who could follow that, really?" McCarthy said.
Full Story: `Wrestler' wins top indie honors at Spirit Awards (AP)
Marisa Tomei 's name, Rourke later complimented her for her role as a stripper in "The Wrestler," which earned her a supporting-actress Oscar nomination. "Not many girls can climb the pole," Rourke said. "She climbed the pole, and she did it well." Right after Rourke's speech, Tom McCarthy won the best-director award for the immigrant drama "The Visitor." "I feel like we should just stop the show after Mickey, because who could follow that, really?" McCarthy said.
Full Story: `Wrestler' wins top indie honors at Spirit Awards (AP)
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