Above the Law 1988
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SplatNico 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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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Nico Toscani
as Delores 'Jacks' Jackson
as Kurt Zagon
as Sara Toscani
as Detective Lukich
as Tony Salvano
as Father Joseph Gennaro
as Giuseppe
as Nelson Fox
as Uncle Branca
Director:
Writer:
Andrew Davis, Steven Pressfield, Ronald Shusett, Steven Seagal
Stars:
Steven Seagal, Pam Grier, Henry Silva, Sharon Stone, Ron Dean, Daniel Faraldo, Joe Greco, Vince Viverito, Chelcie Ross, Jack Wallace,
Genres:
Action,Crime,Drama,Mystery,Thriller
Release Date:
1988 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
99 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Above the Law
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Nico Toscani
as Delores 'Jacks' Jackson
as Kurt Zagon
as Sara Toscani
as Detective Lukich
as Tony Salvano
as Father Joseph Gennaro
as Giuseppe
as Nelson Fox
as Uncle Branca
as Man in Bar
as Man with Gun in Bar (uncredited)
as CIA Bartender
as Lucy
as Lieutenant Strozah
as FBI Agent Neely
as Deputy Supt. Crowder
as Chi Chi
as Federal Clerk
as Rossa Toscani
as Hostess
as Judge
as FBI Agent Halloran
as CIA Interrogator
as Man in Bar
as CIA Interrogator
as Man in Bar
as Zagon's Aide
as Street Dude
as Wiseguy Hitman
as Man with Gun
as Bomb Woman
as Watanabe
as Zingaro
as Sister Mary
as Alex
as Machete Man
as Machete Man's Buddy
as Refugee Woman
as Refugee Man
as TV Reporter
as Judge Alspaugh
as Aikido Fighter
as Aikido Fighter
as Aikido Fighter
as Aikido Fighter
as Man in Window (uncredited)
as Thug in Bar (uncredited)
as Priest (uncredited)
as CIA Thug (uncredited)
as Luigi
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