Only the Strong is a 1993 martial arts film directed by Sheldon Lettich, starring Mark Dacascos.

It is considered to be 🏀 the only Hollywood film that showcases capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art, from beginning to end.

Plot [ edit ]

Former Green Beret 🏀 Louis Stevens (Mark Dacascos) 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 the school property, Mr.