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Above the Law
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Above the Law

1988-04-08 · 99 min · ★ 6.1

Action · Crime

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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Directors
Andrew Davis
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 7,500,000
Revenue
USD 18,869,631

Top Cast

Steven SeagalSteven SeagalNico Toscani
Pam GrierPam GrierDelores 'Jacks' Jackson
Henry SilvaHenry SilvaKurt Zagon
Sharon StoneSharon StoneSara Toscani
Ron DeanRon DeanDetective Lukich
Daniel FaraldoDaniel FaraldoTony Salvano
Joe GrecoJoe GrecoFather Joseph Gennaro
Vince ViveritoGiuseppe
Chelcie RossChelcie RossNelson Fox
Jack WallaceJack WallaceUncle Branca
Michael RookerMichael RookerMan in Bar
Matt McColmMatt McColmMan with Gun in Bar (uncredited)
Ronnie BarronCIA Bartender
Michelle HoardLucy
Joseph F. KosalaJoseph F. KosalaLieutenant Strozah
Nicholas KusenkoFBI Agent Neely
Thalmus RasulalaThalmus RasulalaDeputy Supt. Crowder
Miguel NinoChi Chi
Ralph FoodyRalph FoodyFederal Clerk
Metta DavisRossa Toscani

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