Above the Law

Above the Law

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

1988•1h 39m•6.1/10

ActionCrimeDramaMysteryThriller

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.1/10(797)

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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Production

Warner Bros. Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Steven Seagal

Steven Seagal

Nico Toscani

Pam Grier

Pam Grier

Delores 'Jacks' Jackson

Henry Silva

Henry Silva

Kurt Zagon

Sharon Stone

Sharon Stone

Sara Toscani

Ron Dean

Ron Dean

Detective Lukich

Daniel Faraldo

Daniel Faraldo

Tony Salvano

Joe Greco

Joe Greco

Father Joseph Gennaro

Vince Viverito

Giuseppe

Chelcie Ross

Chelcie Ross

Nelson Fox

Jack Wallace

Jack Wallace

Uncle Branca

Michael Rooker

Michael Rooker

Man in Bar

Matt McColm

Matt McColm

Man with Gun in Bar (uncredited)

Ronnie Barron

CIA Bartender

Michelle Hoard

Lucy

Joseph F. Kosala

Joseph F. Kosala

Lieutenant Strozah

Nicholas Kusenko

FBI Agent Neely

Thalmus Rasulala

Thalmus Rasulala

Deputy Supt. Crowder

Miguel Nino

Chi Chi

Ralph Foody

Ralph Foody

Federal Clerk

Metta Davis

Rossa Toscani

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