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Above the Law (1988)

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

6.1/10 1h 39m Apr 08, 1988
Action Crime Thriller

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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Movie Details

Original Title Above the Law
Original Language EN
Budget $7,500,000
Revenue $18,869,631
Status Released
Popularity 3.2

Cast

Steven Seagal
Steven Seagal
Nico Toscani
Popularity: 2.7
Pam Grier
Pam Grier
Delores 'Jacks' Jackson
Popularity: 3.5
Henry Silva
Henry Silva
Kurt Zagon
Popularity: 2.8
Sharon Stone
Sharon Stone
Sara Toscani
Popularity: 2.7
Ron Dean
Ron Dean
Detective Lukich
Popularity: 1.0
Daniel Faraldo
Daniel Faraldo
Tony Salvano
Popularity: 1.5
Joe Greco
Joe Greco
Father Joseph Gennaro
Popularity: 2.3
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Vince Viverito
Giuseppe
Popularity: 1.2
Chelcie Ross
Chelcie Ross
Nelson Fox
Popularity: 7.1
Jack Wallace
Jack Wallace
Uncle Branca
Popularity: 2.5
Michael Rooker
Michael Rooker
Man in Bar
Popularity: 3.2
Matt McColm
Matt McColm
Man with Gun in Bar (uncredited)
Popularity: 2.3

Key Crew

Director Andrew Davis
Screenplay Steven Pressfield, Ronald Shusett, Andrew Davis
Producer Andrew Davis, Steven Seagal
Executive Producer Robert H. Solo
Editor Michael Brown

Production

Warner Bros. Pictures
US

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Keywords

chicago, illinois martial arts vietnam central intelligence agency (cia) corruption senator cop torture drug lord

Reviews from TMDB

Wuchak 7/10
Mar 29, 2025

**_The next generation in Eastwood cop thrillers_** An ex-CIA martial artist, is now a vice squad detective in Chicago (Steven Seagal) where he and his new partner (Pam Grier) investigate a drug ring, but are shocked when the drug lord (Tony Salvano) is let go by the Feds, which can be traced to ... Read more

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Details
Release Date April 8, 1988
Runtime 1h 39m
Budget $7,500,000
Revenue $18,869,631
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 3.2
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