Film Gecko Five: Best Mickey Rourke Movies
February 1, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
I loved “The Wrestler,” and it made me think back to my favorite Mickey Rourke movies. Here’s my top five below. See if you agree and if not, tell me your favorites in the comments section.
5. “Diner” (1982). Rourke played Robert “Boogie” Sheftell in this classic that also starred Kevin Bacon, Timothy Daly, Daniel Stern, and Steve Guttenberg. The movie is set in 1959 Baltimore and follows a bunch of college-aged guys on their journey into adulthood. [IMDB Page]
4. “The Rainmaker” (1997). Big fan of John Grisham books and movies here, and this is a fab film directed by … [Read More]
