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Left: Mickey Rourke in 'Diner', the 1982 cult classic which propelled him to stardom.
Right: After an up-and-down career - at one point he gave up acting to box - Rourke is hotly-tipped to win the best actor Oscar for his portrayal of Randy 'the Ram' Robinson in 'The Wrestler'.
From Diner to The Wrestler, Mickey Rourke's turbulent career