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Only the Strong

Only the Strong

The ultimate martial art.

19937.01h 39m

Overview

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.

Directed by Sheldon Lettich
Written by Sheldon Lettich, Luis Esteban
Box OfficeBudget: $6.0MRevenue: $3.3M

Top Cast

Mark Dacascos

Mark Dacascos

Louis Stevens

Paco Christian Prieto

Paco Christian Prieto

Silverio

Stacey Travis

Stacey Travis

Dianna

Richard Coca

Richard Coca

Orlando Aliveres

Geoffrey Lewis

Geoffrey Lewis

Kerrigan

Todd Susman

Todd Susman

Cochran

Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter

Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter

Philippe

Frank Dux

Frank Dux

Welder

S

Sergio Kato

Silverio's Bodyguard (uncredited)

Ryan Bollman

Ryan Bollman

Donovan

About Only the Strong

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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