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Only the Strong

  • 1993
  • PG-13
  • 1h 39m
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6.5/10
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Mark Dacascos and Sergio Kato in Only the Strong (1993)
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Former Special Forces soldier Louis Stevens returns to Miami to find his old high school invaded by drugs and violence.Former Special Forces soldier Louis Stevens returns to Miami to find his old high school invaded by drugs and violence.Former Special Forces soldier Louis Stevens returns to Miami to find his old high school invaded by drugs and violence.

  • Director
    • Sheldon Lettich
  • Writers
    • Sheldon Lettich
    • Luis Esteban
  • Stars
    • Mark Dacascos
    • Stacey Travis
    • Geoffrey Lewis
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    7.1K
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    • Director
      • Sheldon Lettich
    • Writers
      • Sheldon Lettich
      • Luis Esteban
    • Stars
      • Mark Dacascos
      • Stacey Travis
      • Geoffrey Lewis
    • 62User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Mark Dacascos
    Mark Dacascos
    • Louis Stevens
    Stacey Travis
    Stacey Travis
    • Dianna
    Geoffrey Lewis
    Geoffrey Lewis
    • Kerrigan
    Paco Christian Prieto
    Paco Christian Prieto
    • Silverio
    Todd Susman
    Todd Susman
    • Cochran
    Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter
    Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter
    • Philippe (Jamaican Gang Leader)
    • (as Jeffrey Anderson Gunter)
    Richard Coca
    Richard Coca
    • Orlando
    Roman Cardwell
    • Shay
    Ryan Bollman
    Ryan Bollman
    • Donovan
    Christian Klemash
    • Eddie
    John Fionte
    • Cervantes
    Joselito 'Amen' Santo
    • Javier
    John Gregory Kasper
    • Coach Kasper
    Phyllis Sukoff
    • Mrs. Esposito
    Antoni Corone
    Antoni Corone
    • Green Beret Sergeant
    Mellow Man Ace
    Mellow Man Ace
    • Student Rapper
    Felipe Savahge
    Felipe Savahge
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    Luis Esteban
    Luis Esteban
    • Brazilian #2
    • Director
      • Sheldon Lettich
    • Writers
      • Sheldon Lettich
      • Luis Esteban
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    • Trivia
      Capoeira was invented in the early 16th century by African slaves in Brazil. The dance moves were incorporated to disguise the fact that they were learning to fight.
    • 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?

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    • Soundtracks
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    User reviews62

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    Predictable, But Enjoyable.

    You know whats going to happen to all the "bad" students as soon as you see them. But, this is still a very good movie. The style used is really amazing and fun to watch. The fights scenes are very good. Why this movie wasn't a big hit, I'll never know. It should have made Mark Dacascos a star.
    • magilvilla
    • Feb 27, 2000
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    • Release date
      • August 27, 1993 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • United States
    • 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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    Tech specs

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

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