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Above the Law

R19881h 39mAndrew Davis
IMDb 6.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 50% · Metacritic 45

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

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.

ActionCrimeMysteryThriller
Chicago, IllinoisMartial ArtsVietnamCentral Intelligence Agency (cia)CorruptionSenatorCopTortureDrug Lord

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Frequently asked questions

What is Above the Law (1988) 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 stars in Above the Law?

Above the Law stars Steven Seagal (Nico Toscani), Pam Grier (Delores 'Jacks' Jackson), Henry Silva (Kurt Zagon), Sharon Stone (Sara Toscani), Ron Dean (Detective Lukich). The film was directed by Andrew Davis.

How long is Above the Law?

Above the Law has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1988. It is rated R.

Is Above the Law worth watching?

Above the Law holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 50. Fans of Action, Crime, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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