Only the Strong

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Only the Strong

PG-13,

1993,

1h 36m,

Drama

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13%

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Louis Stevens' service as a member of an elite military unit kept him out of the country for several years. Now that he's back home in Florida, he's dismayed at what's become of his old high school. He sees that drug dealers, dispatched by local overlord Silverio, sell on school grounds with little fear of getting caught. A skilled martial artist, Louis is determined to end the drug peddling, but to do so he'll probably have to duke it out with Silverio.

Steve Rhodes

Chicago Tribune

Jun 17, 2014

1/4

The cinematography is jarring and dizzying at times; the acting mediocre.

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Brian Lowry

Variety

Mar 26, 2009

Only the simple-minded will find much to cheer in this martial arts actioner, which has the queasy feel of a movie slapped together by the marketing department.

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Brian Case

Time Out

Jan 26, 2006

A paean to the Brazilian martial art of capoeira harks back to those break-dancing quickies.

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Justin Brown

Medium Popcorn

Feb 26, 2023

4/5

Mark Dacascos did the work in this. Capoeira is not easy and I think the movie did a good job representing this fighting style. I greatly enjoyed this movie.

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Brandon Collins

Medium Popcorn

Feb 26, 2023

1/5

This film is so out of control yet incredibly boring and uninteresting. The acting was either stiff as wood or absurdly over the top.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Sep 21, 2020

6/10

It wraps up neatly with a touch of silliness, but, ultimately, as an action-packed demonstration of capoeira, this film is wholly proficient.

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Feb 17, 2019

Love this movie. Classic martial arts film with a diverse cast. Brilliant!

George S

Feb 24, 2017

Not the greatest martial arts movie ever. But its the only one I've ever heard of that has capoeira front and center. My best friend in high school became fascinated with the fighting style because of Tekken, and somehow we came across this film. Honestly, its not bad. Yeah it's cliched as all get out, but the action is good, and it has a decent message I think. Of giving way ward kids something to do, and being able to take pride and honor in.

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Sheldon Lettich

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Mark Dacascos

Louis Stevens

Stacey Travis

Dianna

Geoffrey Lewis

Kerrigan

Paco Christian Prieto

Silverio

Todd Susman

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Synopsis

Louis Stevens' service as a member of an elite military unit kept him out of the country for several years. Now that he's back home in Florida, he's dismayed at what's become of his old high school. He sees that drug dealers, dispatched by local overlord Silverio, sell on school grounds with little fear of getting caught. A skilled martial artist, Louis is determined to end the drug peddling, but to do so he'll probably have to duke it out with Silverio.

Director: Sheldon Lettich
Producer: Samuel Hadida, Stuart Shapiro, Steven G. Menkin
Screenwriter: Sheldon Lettich, Luis Esteban
Production Co: Davis Films
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.9M
Runtime: 1h 36m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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