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Above the Law (1988)

R 99 min  -  Action | Crime | Drama  -   8 April 1988 (USA)
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Nico Toscani is a martial arts expert who was recruited by the CIA when he was in Japan, he would be sent to Vietnam... See full summary »

Director:

Andrew Davis

Writers:

Andrew Davis (story), Steven Seagal (story), and 3 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Steven Seagal ...
Pam Grier ...
Henry Silva ...
Ron Dean Ron Dean ...
Detective Lukich
Daniel Faraldo ...
Tony Salvano
Sharon Stone ...
Miguel Nino Miguel Nino ...
Chi Chi Ramon
Nicholas Kusenko Nicholas Kusenko ...
FBI Agent Neeley
Joe Greco Joe Greco ...
Father Joseph Gennaro (as Joe V. Greco)
Chelcie Ross ...
Nelson Fox
Gregory Alan Williams ...
FBI Agent Halloran (as Gregory Alan-Williams)
Jack Wallace ...
Uncle Branca
Metta Davis Metta Davis ...
Rosa Toscani
Joseph F. Kosala Joseph F. Kosala ...
Lieutenant Strozah (as Joseph Kosala)
Ronnie Barron Ronnie Barron ...
CIA Bartender
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Storyline

Nico Toscani is a martial arts expert who was recruited by the CIA when he was in Japan, he would be sent to Vietnam. While there he witness the sadistic treatment of prisoners by Zagon, an interrogator, when he clashes with him, Nelson Fox, his friend tells him to get away. Nico goes home to Chicago and becomes a cop. 15 years later, when he busts a drug dealer, he tells Nico of a major deal going down, when he busts them, he discovers a cache of plastic explosives. And before he knows it everyone he arrested is released and when Nico tries to find out what's going on, a brick wall thrown in front of him. But Nico isn't about to let that stop him. And before long Fox calls Nico to warn him to back off and it's not long after that he is arrested and suspended from the force. And when a bomb is set at his church, which kills the parish priest, Nico wages an all-out war on whoever's doing this. Written by rcs0411@yahoo.com  

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Plot Keywords:

CIA | Drugs | Vietnam | Martial Arts | Explosive  | See more »

Taglines:

He was a covert agent trained in Vietnam. He has a master 6th degree black belt in Aikido... and family in the Mafia. He's a cop with an attitude. See more »

Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA | Hong Kong

Language:

English | Spanish

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Nico See more »

Filming Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$7,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$2,037,938 (USA) (10 April 1988) (350 Screens)

Gross:

$18,869,631 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros. Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

The sword-fighting sequence was staged using Steven Seagal's own martial arts students. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: When Nico hits in wall with Fox's car we can see stunt driver inside. See more »

Quotes

Punk: I don't think you can take us all, badass.
[Nico shoots the punk dead]
Nico Toscani: No, but I'll get an A for effort.
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