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Above the Law

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

April 8, 1988 1h 39m 6.1/10 (761 votes)

Originally released in 1988. Above the Law is a action/crime film. directed by Andrew Davis.

Starring Steven Seagal, Pam Grier, and Henry Silva

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 8, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 1h 39m 99 minutes total
User Rating 6.1/10 Good (761 votes)
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Budget $7.5M Production budget
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Box Office $18.9M 2.5x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$7,500,000
Revenue
$18,869,631

Production Companies

  • Warner Bros. Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Above the Law about?

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...

Who directed Above the Law?

Above the Law was directed by Andrew Davis.

How long is Above the Law?

Above the Law has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).

When was Above the Law released?

Above the Law was released on April 8, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Above the Law?

The main cast of Above the Law includes Steven Seagal, Pam Grier, Henry Silva, Sharon Stone, Ron Dean.

Is Above the Law worth watching?

Above the Law has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 761 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.