Above the Law (1988)
- Directed by
- Andrew Davis
- Genre
- action film, martial arts film, crime film
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Rated
- R
- Rating
- 6.1 of 10 from 807 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A Chicago policeman who used to work for the CIA investigates a shipment of military explosives. He uncovers a conspiracy involving his former agency.
grittyintensefast-pacedaction-packedsuspensefulnoir-ishserious
What happens
Above the Law (also known as Nico: Above the Law, or simply Nico) is a 1988 American action thriller film co-written, produced and directed by Andrew Davis. It marked the film debut of Steven Seagal, who also produced the film and co-authored the story alongside Davis, and stars Seagal alongside Pam Grier, Sharon Stone, and Henry Silva. Seagal plays Nico Toscani, an ex-CIA agent, an aikido specialist and a Chicago policeman who discovers a conspiracy upon investigating a mysterious shipment of military explosives seized from a narcotics dealer. The film originated after a successful screen test financed by Michael Ovitz, leading to Seagal being offered a contract by Warner Bros. Pictures. It was set and filmed on location in Chicago, Davis’ hometown. The film premiered in the United States on April 8, 1988, becoming a commercial success despite mixed reviews, and launching Seagal's acting career. Above the Law is regarded as the first American film to feature aikido in fight sequences. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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