The Smashing Machine

The Smashing Machine

2002
1h 33m
7.0

7.0/10

18 votes • View on IMDb

"The Life and Times of Extreme Cage Fighter Mark Kerr"

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Solaris Film HBO Documentary Films
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date May 1, 2002
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0320512

Cast

Mark Kerr
Mark Kerr

Self

Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten

Self

Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman

Self

Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie

Self

Dawn Staples
Dawn Staples

Self

Eddie Goldman
Eddie Goldman

Self

Ken Kilpatrick
Ken Kilpatrick

Self

Igor Vovchanchyn
Igor Vovchanchyn

Self

Key Crew

John Hyams
Director
Kevin Goodman
Executive Producer
Jerry McFadden
Executive Producer
Gavin O'Connor
Executive Producer
Jon Greenhalgh
Producer
Greg O'Connor
Executive Producer
Michael Robinson
Executive Producer