The Smashing Machine
The Smashing Machine

The Smashing Machine

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2002
1h 33m
6.9(16 votes)
Documentary

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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8 members
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Mark Kerr

Self

Mark Kerr
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Bas Rutten

Self

Bas Rutten
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Mark Coleman

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Mark Coleman
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Royce Gracie

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Royce Gracie
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Dawn Staples

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Eddie Goldman

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Ken Kilpatrick

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Ken Kilpatrick
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Igor Vovchanchyn

Self

Igor Vovchanchyn

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