'wrestler' Tops Spirits

By Gregg Kilday, Hollywood Reporter Film News
Sat, 02/21/2009 - 2:25am

"The Wrestler" was named best feature at the 2009 Film Independent's Spirit Awards. It also scored trophies for actor Mickey Rourke and cinematograper Maryse Alberti.

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Topics: awards season mickey rourke spirit awards the wrestler

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