Above the Law

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

6.119881h 39m

Released

Action

Crime

Drama

Mystery

Thriller

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.

StatusReleased

Release Date1988-04-08

Runtime1h 39m

LanguagesEnglishEspañol

CountriesUnited States of AmericaHong Kong

Budget$7,500,000

Revenue$18,869,631

Keywords

chicago, illinois

martial arts

vietnam

central intelligence agency (cia)

Videos

2 total

Trailer

Above the Law - Trailer (Upscaled HD) (1988)

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Cast & Crew

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

Reviews

Wuchak

Mar 29, 2025

7/10

**_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 his nemesis in the CIA (Henry Silva). "Above th…

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