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Above the Law(1988)
Status: Released
Date: 1988-04-08
61%
714 Votes
Time: 1h 39m
He's a cop who believes no one is above the law.
Overview:
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.
Languages: English, Spanish.
Countries:
United States of America,
Hong Kong
Budget: $7,500,000.00
Revenue: $18,869,631.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Above the Law
Top 10 Billed Cast
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
Chelcie Ross
Nelson Fox
Jack Wallace
Uncle Branca
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