Above the Law(1988)
“He's a cop who believes no one is above the law.”
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.
Director
Andrew Davis
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget
$8M
Revenue
$19M
Cast
Steven Seagal
as Nico Toscani
Pam Grier
as Delores 'Jacks' Jackson
Henry Silva
as Kurt Zagon
Sharon Stone
as Sara Toscani
Ron Dean
as Detective Lukich
Daniel Faraldo
as Tony Salvano
Joe Greco
as Father Joseph Gennaro
Vince Viverito
as Giuseppe
Chelcie Ross
as Nelson Fox
Jack Wallace
as Uncle Branca
Michael Rooker
as Man in Bar
Matt McColm
as Man with Gun in Bar (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1988
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$8M
Box Office
$19M
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Above the Law?▼
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What is Above the Law about?▼
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.
Who directed Above the Law?▼
Above the Law was directed by Andrew Davis and released in 1988. It is a action, crime, drama, mystery, thriller film.
How long is Above the Law?▼
Above the Law has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in Above the Law?▼
The cast of Above the Law includes Steven Seagal as Nico Toscani, Pam Grier as Delores 'Jacks' Jackson, Henry Silva as Kurt Zagon, Sharon Stone as Sara Toscani, Ron Dean as Detective Lukich and more.
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