Only the Strong(1993)
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Only the Strong 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.
Only the Strong (1993) is a action and drama film directed by Sheldon Lettich, released on August 27, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Mark Dacascos, Paco Christian Prieto, Stacey Travis and Richard Coca. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 213 ratings.
- Director:
- Sheldon Lettich
- Writers:
- Sheldon Lettich, Luis Esteban
- Cinematographer:
- Edward J. Pei
- Composer:
- Harvey Mason
- Production:
- Freestone Pictures, Davis Films, August Entertainment
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Revenue:
- $3,283,371
- Status:
- Released
Only the Strong (1993) Trailer
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Only the Strong Cast & Crew
Main 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
Sergio Kato
as Silverio's Bodyguard (uncredited)
Ryan Bollman
as Donovan
- John Fionte
John Fionte
as Cervantes
Antoni Corone
as Green Beret Sergeant
Key crew
Directed by Sheldon Lettich, written by Sheldon Lettich and Luis Esteban.
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Only the Strong Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 213 ratings.
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Only the Strong – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Only the Strong online?
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Only the Strong (1993) is available to stream on Oldflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Only the Strong?
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The main cast of Only the Strong (1993) includes Mark Dacascos, Paco Christian Prieto, Stacey Travis, Richard Coca and Geoffrey Lewis. The film was directed by Sheldon Lettich. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Only the Strong released?
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Only the Strong was released on August 27, 1993 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Only the Strong worth watching?
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Only the Strong (1993) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 213 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Only the Strong?
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