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Only the Strong

  • 19931993
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 39m
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6.5/10
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Ex-Special Forces soldier Louis Stevens returns to Miami to find his former high school overrun by drugs and violence. A master of the Brazilian martial art, capoeira, Stevens pledges to str... Read allEx-Special Forces soldier Louis Stevens returns to Miami to find his former high school overrun by drugs and violence. A master of the Brazilian martial art, capoeira, Stevens pledges to straighten out a dozen of the school's worst students by teaching them this demanding and hig... Read allEx-Special Forces soldier Louis Stevens returns to Miami to find his former high school overrun by drugs and violence. A master of the Brazilian martial art, capoeira, Stevens pledges to straighten out a dozen of the school's worst students by teaching them this demanding and highly-disciplined fighting style. Slowly, his program begins to work, giving the students ne... Read all
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  • Director
    • Sheldon Lettich
  • Writers
    • Sheldon Lettich
    • Luis Esteban
  • Stars
    • Mark Dacascos
    • Stacey Travis
    • Geoffrey Lewis
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  • Director
    • Sheldon Lettich
  • Writers
    • Sheldon Lettich
    • Luis Esteban
  • Stars
    • Mark Dacascos
    • Stacey Travis
    • Geoffrey Lewis
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    • 59User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
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    Mark Dacascos
    Mark Dacascos
    • Louis Stevensas Louis Stevens
    Stacey Travis
    Stacey Travis
    • Diannaas Dianna
    Geoffrey Lewis
    Geoffrey Lewis
    • Kerriganas Kerrigan
    Paco Christian Prieto
    Paco Christian Prieto
    • Silverioas Silverio
    Todd Susman
    Todd Susman
    • Cochranas Cochran
    Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter
    Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter
    • Philippe (Jamaican Gang Leader)as Philippe (Jamaican Gang Leader)
    • (as Jeffrey Anderson Gunter)
    Richard Coca
    Richard Coca
    • Orlandoas Orlando
    Roman Cardwell
    • Shayas Shay
    Ryan Bollman
    Ryan Bollman
    • Donovanas Donovan
    Christian Klemash
    • Eddieas Eddie
    John Fionte
    • Cervantesas Cervantes
    Joselito 'Amen' Santo
    • Javieras Javier
    John Gregory Kasper
    • Coach Kasperas Coach Kasper
    Phyllis Sukoff
    • Mrs. Espositoas Mrs. Esposito
    Antoni Corone
    Antoni Corone
    • Green Beret Sergeantas Green Beret Sergeant
    Mellow Man Ace
    Mellow Man Ace
    • Student Rapperas Student Rapper
    Felipe Savahge
    Felipe Savahge
    • Brazilian #1as Brazilian #1
    Luis Esteban
    Luis Esteban
    • Brazilian #2as Brazilian #2
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      • Sheldon Lettich
    • Writers
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      • Luis Esteban
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    • Trivia
      Mark Dacascos was born into martial arts, each of his parents renowned martial artists who created their own style (father, Al Dacascos-Won Hop Kuen Do; mother, Malia Bernal-Xiang Dai Kuen Kung Fu). He went on to star in the television version of "The Crow," a movie that started another born into martial arts: Brandon Lee, son of Jeet Kune Do founder Bruce Lee.
    • Goofs
      Donovan says he ran Louis' cassette tape through a midi setup. A cassette tape is an isolated prerecorded audio track which cannot be modified through a midi setup, not the way Donovan is describing.
    • Quotes

      Louis Stevens: Can you turn that music... up?

    • Connections
      Referenced in Torrente, el brazo tonto de la ley (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Paranauê
      Performed by Serapis Bey

      Produced by Kao Rossman and Stuart Shapiro

    User reviews59

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    Top review
    5/10
    Likable B-movie showcase for hunky action star
    ONLY THE STRONG

    Aspect ratio: 1.85:1

    Sound format: Dolby Stereo SR

    A former Green Beret (Mark Dacascos) is employed by his local high school to rehabilitate some of its worst students by teaching them the art of capoeira (a form of martial arts from Brazil, using dance-like moves). But his work brings him into conflict with a local drug lord (Paco Christian Prieto), whose operations are threatened by Dacascos' interference...

    Predictable B-movie, elevated above the routine by virtue of its slick presentation and interesting cast (including Geoffrey Lewis), under the assured direction of Sheldon Lettich (DOUBLE IMPACT). The capoeira sequences are exotic and colorful, which blunts the impact of some pretty heavy fight scenes, and the script is alternately naive and obvious. However, the virtues are considerable: Ultra-buff Dacascos flaunts his pumped-up torso through a variety of tight-fitting vests (drool! slobber!), while ultra-cute Stacey Travis (the romantic interest) hovers around the periphery just long enough to temper the film's relentless macho swagger. Good, catchy music score, too.
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    • Release date
      • August 27, 1993 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • Лише найсильніші
    • Filming locations
      • Miami, Florida, USA
    • Production companies
      • August Entertainment
      • Davis-Films
      • Freestone Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,283,371
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,286,889
      • Aug 29, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,283,371
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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