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Mickey Rourke Accuses De Niro of Sabotage

1/24/2025

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Mickey Rourke has unleashed his frustrations at Robert De Niro, recalling their tense interactions during the 1987 film, Angel Heart. Rourke claims De Niro's coldness impacted him deeply and even alleged that De Niro sabotaged his chance to star in The Irishman. De Niro's team has firmly denied these accusations, underscoring the peril of challenging Hollywood's elite.

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Mickey Rourke has unleashed his frustrations at Robert De Niro, recalling their tense interactions during the 1987 film, Angel Heart. Rourke claims De Niro's coldness impacted him deeply and even alleged that De Niro sabotaged his chance to star in The Irishman. De Niro's team has firmly denied these accusations, underscoring the peril of challenging Hollywood's elite.