'The Wrestler' wins top prize at Spirit Awards

Darren Aronofsky's "The Wrestler" won best picture Saturday at the 2009 Film Independent's Spirit Awards. The film also won best cinematography for Maryse Alberti and best actor for Mickey Rourke.

The award for best director went to Tom McCarthy for "The Visitor." Woody Allen took home the prize for best screenplay for "Vicky Cristina Barcelona."

Also among the winners were Charlie Kaufman's "Synecdoche, New York," which was named best first feature, and Dustin Lance Black, who won the award for best first screenplay for "Milk."

The best supporting female award went to Penelope Cruz for "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," while James Franco picked up the prize for "Milk." Meanwhile, Melissa Leo won best actress for "Frozen River."

Other winners included Laurent Cantet's "The Class" (best foreign film) and James Marsh's "Man on Wire" (best documentary).

Alex Holdridge's "In Search of a Midnight Kiss" took home the John Cassvetes Award for the best feature made for less than $500,000.

For more information, check out the official Web site of the Film Independent's Spirit Awards.