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Above the Law

Above the Law

He's a cop who believes no one is above the law.

19886.11h 39m

Overview

Nico Toscani is an Italian immigrant, American patriot, ex-CIA agent, aikido specialist and unorthodox Chicago policeman. He is as committed to his job as he is to his personalized brand of justice—expert and thorough bone-crushing.

Directed by Andrew Davis
Written by Steven Pressfield, Ronald Shusett, Andrew Davis
Produced by Andrew Davis, Steven Seagal
Box OfficeBudget: $7.5MRevenue: $18.9M

Top Cast

Steven Seagal

Steven Seagal

Nico Toscani

Pam Grier

Pam Grier

Delores 'Jacks' Jackson

Henry Silva

Henry Silva

Kurt Zagon

Sharon Stone

Sharon Stone

Sara Toscani

Ron Dean

Ron Dean

Detective Lukich

Daniel Faraldo

Daniel Faraldo

Tony Salvano

Joe Greco

Joe Greco

Father Joseph Gennaro

V

Vince Viverito

Giuseppe

Chelcie Ross

Chelcie Ross

Nelson Fox

Jack Wallace

Jack Wallace

Uncle Branca

Themes & Keywords

chicago, illinoismartial artsvietnamcentral intelligence agency (cia)corruptionsenatorcoptorturedrug lord

About Above the Law

Above the Law is a action, crime, thriller film released in 1988 exploring themes of chicago, illinois, martial arts, vietnam, central intelligence agency (cia), corruption, senator. Directed by Andrew Davis, it stars Steven Seagal, Pam Grier, Henry Silva. Nico Toscani is an Italian immigrant, American patriot, ex-CIA agent, aikido specialist and unorthodox Chicago policeman. He is as committed to his job as he is to his personalized brand of justice—expert and thorough bone-crushing.

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