Washington DC, Sept. 2 -- Actor Dwayne Johnson broke down in tears after his film, 'The Smashing Machine', received a 15-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival, Variety reported.

Dwayne Johnson could be on his way to the Oscars after his deeply moving performance in The Smashing Machine. The 53-year-old actor broke down in tears as the Venice Film Festival audience erupted into a thunderous 15-minute standing ovation on Monday night.

In the film, Dwayne will be seen as two-time UFC heavyweight champion Mike Kerr. The film tracks Kerr's professional triumphs and personal struggles, including his substance abuse battles and his tumultuous relationship with wife Dawn (Emily Blunt). Johnson and Blunt are close friends after sta...