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The Smashing Machine (2002)

Overview

An unflinching look at the life and story of Mark Kerr between 1999 and 2001, an intelligent, articulate, and emotionally vulnerable athlete, considered by many at the time to be the most dominant ultimate fighter in the world. A former Olympic wrestler, Kerr easily dominated all his opponents, earning him the nickname "The Smashing Machine." With the promise of big money and the euphoria of his early victories, Kerr must battle his injuries and inner fears. The shock of these fights takes a heavy toll on his body and mind, and Kerr attempts to overcome these physical and psychological traumas by turning to painkillers. Kerr's addiction is shown in its raw form, with the camera capturing him desperately soliciting drugs from friends and staff, and injecting painkillers into his veins. His shocking defeat to Fujita in Japan shows us a story that is sometimes difficult and heartbreaking to watch.
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John Hyams profile
John Hyams

Director

Cast

Mark Kerr profile
Mark Kerr

Himself

Bas Rutten profile
Bas Rutten

Himself

Mark Coleman profile
Mark Coleman

Himself

Royce Gracie profile
Royce Gracie

Himself

Dawn Staples profile
Dawn Staples

Herself

Eddie Goldman profile
Eddie Goldman

Himself

Ken Kilpatrick profile
Ken Kilpatrick

Himself

Igor Vovchanchyn profile
Igor Vovchanchyn

Himself

Mark Kerr profile
Mark Kerr

Himself

Bas Rutten profile
Bas Rutten

Himself

Mark Coleman profile
Mark Coleman

Himself

Royce Gracie profile
Royce Gracie

Himself

Dawn Staples profile
Dawn Staples

Herself

Eddie Goldman profile
Eddie Goldman

Himself

Ken Kilpatrick profile
Ken Kilpatrick

Himself

Igor Vovchanchyn profile
Igor Vovchanchyn

Himself

Extra

Release Date

May 1, 2002

Original Language

English

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

Solaris Film logo

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