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In search of a lifeline for his struggling off road racing team, a man takes on a young car thief looking for a second chance, but as their worlds collide, they must struggle to forge a successful alliance.


“The ultimate martial art.”
Former Green Beret Louis Stevens returns to his hometown of Miami after completing military service in Brazil, only to learn that his old high school has become a haven for gangs and drug dealers. After Stevens uses his capoeira skills to kick several drug dealers off of the school property, Kerrigan, one of Stevens' old teachers, sees the impact that Stevens has on the students. Kerrigan gives him the task of teaching Capoeira to a handful of the worst at-risk students at the school.

Mark Dacascos
Louis Stevens

Paco Christian Prieto
Silverio

Stacey Travis
Dianna

Richard Coca
Orlando Aliveres

Geoffrey Lewis
Kerrigan

Todd Susman
Cochran

Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter
Philippe

Frank Dux
Welder
Sergio Kato
Silverio's Bodyguard (uncredited)

Ryan Bollman
Donovan
Only the Strong is a action, drama film released in 1993. Directed by Sheldon Lettich, it stars Mark Dacascos, Paco Christian Prieto, Stacey Travis. Former Green Beret Louis Stevens returns to his hometown of Miami after completing military service in Brazil, only to learn that his old high school has become a haven for gangs and drug dealers. After Stevens uses his capoeira skills to kick several drug dealers off of the school property, Kerrigan, one of Stevens' old teachers, sees the impact that Stevens has on the students. Kerrigan gives him the task of teaching Capoeira to a handful of the worst at-risk students at the school.
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