Release Date

01 May, 2002

Runtime

01:33: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

The Life and Times of Extreme Cage Fighter Mark Kerr

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.

Original Title

The Smashing Machine

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Actors

Mark Kerr

Bas Rutten

Mark Coleman

Royce Gracie

Dawn Staples

Eddie Goldman

Ken Kilpatrick

Igor Vovchanchyn

Crew

John Hyams

Josh Fagin

Mike Masone

Jordan Mokriski

Michael Robinson

Jon Greenhalgh

Gavin O'Connor

Frederico Lapenda

Greg O'Connor

John Hyams

Neil Fazzari

John Hyams

Kevin Goodman

Jerry McFadden