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. |