Only the Strong
“The ultimate martial art.”
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-03-29
Top Cast
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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
Felipe Savahge
Brazilian #1
Luis Esteban
Brazilian #2
Mellow Man Ace
Student Rapper
Joselito Amen Santo
Javier
Christian Klemash
Eddie
Roman Cardwell
Shay
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 27, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.55x
-$2.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sheldon Lettich
- Screenplay & Story
- Luis Esteban, Sheldon Lettich
- Original Score
- Harvey Mason
- Original Title
- Only the Strong
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.3M
- Production Studios
- Freestone Pictures, Davis Films, August Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sheldon Lettich
Luis Esteban, Sheldon Lettich
Harvey Mason
Edward J. Pei
Department Leadership Roster
Luis Esteban
Writer
Sheldon Lettich
Writer
Sheldon Lettich
Director
Edward J. Pei
Director of Photography
Harvey Mason
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Only the Strong
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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. 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.
Who directed Only the Strong?
Only the Strong was directed by Sheldon Lettich.
Who stars in Only the Strong?
The principal cast of Only the Strong includes Mark Dacascos, Paco Christian Prieto, Stacey Travis, Richard Coca, Geoffrey Lewis.
When was Only the Strong released and how long is it?
Only the Strong was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of Only the Strong?
Only the Strong had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $3.3M at the worldwide box office (0.55 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Only the Strong?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Only the Strong was composed by Harvey Mason.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Only the Strong?
Only the Strong holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).