CinemaOSMovie · 2002 · 1h 33m

The Smashing Machine

The Life and Times of Extreme Cage Fighter Mark Kerr

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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.

Directed byJohn Hyams

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Released
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
EN
Released
May 1, 2002
Studios
HBO Documentary FilmsSolaris Film

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8 credited
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Mark Kerr

Self

Bas Rutten

Bas Rutten

Self

Mark Coleman

Mark Coleman

Self

Royce Gracie

Royce Gracie

Self

Dawn Staples

Self

Eddie Goldman

Self

Ken Kilpatrick

Ken Kilpatrick

Self

Igor Vovchanchyn

Igor Vovchanchyn

Self

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Directed by
John Hyams
John Hyams
Produced by
Jon Greenhalgh

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