Only the Strong
"The ultimate martial art."
Originally released in 1993. Only the Strong is a action/drama film. directed by Sheldon Lettich.
Starring Mark Dacascos, Paco Christian Prieto, and Stacey Travis
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 27, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (202 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.3M
0.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
Top Cast
Mark Dacascos
as Louis Stevens
Paco Christian Prieto
as Silverio
Stacey Travis
as Dianna
Richard Coca
as Orlando Aliveres
Geoffrey Lewis
as Kerrigan
Todd Susman
as Cochran
Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter
as Philippe
Frank Dux
as Welder
Sergio Kato
as Silverio's Bodyguard (uncredited)
Ryan Bollman
as Donovan
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $3,283,371
Production Companies
- Freestone Pictures
- Davis Films
- August Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Only the Strong about?
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. ...
Who directed Only the Strong?
Only the Strong was directed by Sheldon Lettich.
How long is Only the Strong?
Only the Strong has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Only the Strong released?
Only the Strong was released on August 27, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Only the Strong?
The main cast of Only the Strong includes Mark Dacascos, Paco Christian Prieto, Stacey Travis, Richard Coca, Geoffrey Lewis.
Is Only the Strong worth watching?
Only the Strong has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 202 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.