Above the Law
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.
Critics Sentiment
Toscani breaks free and kills Zagon and all remaining henchmen
Toscani is suspended from Chicago Police Department for pursuing case
Sharp rise from Nico's suspension (5.1) to the church bombing that kills Father Gennaro (6.9), as reviewers found the personal attack much more compelling than routine police bureaucracy.
Critics found Above the Law a solid but formulaic debut for Steven Seagal, praising his martial arts skills and screen presence while noting the familiar corrupt CIA conspiracy plot. The film builds effectively from the Vietnam backstory through personal stakes with the priest's murder, culminating in an impressive action finale that showcased Seagal's authentic fighting abilities.
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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)
Ronnie Barron
CIA Bartender
Michelle Hoard
Lucy
Joseph F. Kosala
Lieutenant Strozah
Nicholas Kusenko
FBI Agent Neely
Thalmus Rasulala
Deputy Supt. Crowder
Miguel Nino
Chi Chi
Ralph Foody
Federal Clerk
Metta Davis
Rossa Toscani
Crew
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