Above the Law
He's a cop who believes no one is above the law.
ActionCrimeDramaMysteryThrillerchicago, illinoismartial artsvietnamcentral intelligence agency (cia)corruptionsenatorcoptorturedrug lord
A hard-edged 1980s action thriller about a principled cop taking on systemic corruption through martial arts and vigilante justice.
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.
Essence
Ensemble
Steven Seagal
Nico Toscani
Pam Grier
Delores 'Jacks' Jackson
Henry Silva
Kurt Zagon
Sharon Stone
Sara Toscani
Ron Dean
Detective Lukich
Daniel Faraldo
Tony Salvano
Joe Greco
Father Joseph Gennaro
Vince Viverito
Giuseppe
Chelcie Ross
Nelson Fox
Jack Wallace
Uncle Branca
Michael Rooker
Man in Bar
Matt McColm
Man with Gun in Bar (uncredited)
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