# Only the Strong (1993)

> An ex-Special Forces veteran turns capoeira into a lifeline for Miami students trapped between school violence and a drug lord's influence.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9476

## Facts

- Runtime: 99 min
- Genres: Action, Drama
- Director: Sheldon Lettich
- Cast: Mark Dacascos, Paco Christian Prieto, Stacey Travis, Richard Coca, Geoffrey Lewis, Todd Susman, Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter, Frank Dux
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107750/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: energetic, earnest, uplifting, martial arts movie night, nostalgic action viewing

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