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

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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