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The main character is at the core of the story. Mickey Rourke drives it powerfully. The heart-wrenching tale of a simple man is something to cherish about. The greatness of this movie lies in the not-so-hyper, but simple and realistic tale of a father.
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Mickey Rourke
Marisa Tomei
Evan Rachel Wood
Mark Margolis
Todd Barry
Judah Friedlander
Ernest Miller
Ajay Naidu
The film received universal acclaim and won the Golden Lion Award at the 65th Venice International Film Festival, where it premiered. Film critic Roger Ebert called it one of the year's best films. The success of the film revitalized the career of Mickey Rourke, who went on to receive a BAFTA award, a Golden Globe Award, an Independent Spirit Award and an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. Tomei also received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
