
Only the Strong
The ultimate martial art.
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Release Date
8/27/1993Runtime
99 minsOverview
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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ReleasedOriginal Language
EnglishBudget
$6,000,000Revenue
$3,283,371Homepage
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A former soldier brings capoeira and discipline to at-risk kids in a gang-ravaged Miami high school, creating an uplifting tale of transformation through martial arts and mentorship. It's earnest 90s action cinema with genuine heart beneath the fight choreography.
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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
John Fionte
Cervantes

Antoni Corone
Green Beret Sergeant
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