Only the Strong
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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.
Only the Strong is a 1993 action-drama film following a former Green Beret who returns to Miami and uses his capoeira expertise to teach at-risk high school students, steering them away from gangs and drugs. The movie blends martial arts action with a story about second chances and community impact. It's available to stream on various platforms and remains a cult classic for fans of 90s action cinema.
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Wide release in United States · Rated PG-13
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Mark DacascosLouis Stevens
Paco Christian PrietoSilverio
Stacey TravisDianna
Richard CocaOrlando Aliveres
Geoffrey LewisKerrigan
Todd SusmanCochran
Jeffrey Anderson-GunterPhilippe
Frank DuxWelder- Sergio KatoSilverio's Bodyguard (uncredited)
Ryan BollmanDonovan- John FionteCervantes
Antoni CoroneGreen Beret Sergeant
Felipe SavahgeBrazilian #1- Luis EstebanBrazilian #2
- Mellow Man AceStudent Rapper
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Only the Strong — frequently asked
When was Only the Strong released?
Only the Strong was released on August 27, 1993.
What is the main plot of Only the Strong?
The film follows Louis Stevens, a former Green Beret who returns to his Miami hometown and discovers his old high school is overrun with gangs. He uses his capoeira fighting skills to make an impact and is hired to teach capoeira to a group of at-risk students.
What martial art is featured in the movie?
Only the Strong prominently features capoeira, a Brazilian martial art that the protagonist uses both in action sequences and as a teaching tool for the students.
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