Above the Law
“He's a cop who believes no one is above the law.”
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.
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 8, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 24, 1990
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$18.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.52x
+$11.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Davis, Ronald Shusett, Steven Pressfield
- Original Score
- David Michael Frank
- Original Title
- Above the Law
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $7.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $18.9M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Davis
Andrew Davis, Ronald Shusett, Steven Pressfield, Steven Seagal
David Michael Frank
Robert Steadman, Frank Miller
Michael Brown
Andrew Davis, Steven Seagal, Robert H. Solo
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Davis
Screenplay
Andrew Davis
Producer
Steven Seagal
Producer
Ronald Shusett
Screenplay
Robert Steadman
Director of Photography
David Michael Frank
Original Music Composer
Steven Pressfield
Screenplay
Andrew Davis
Director
Michael Brown
Editor
Mickey Gilbert
Stunt Coordinator
Maher Ahmad
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Above the Law
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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—expert and thorough bone-crushing.
Who directed Above the Law?
Above the Law was directed by Andrew Davis.
Who stars in Above the Law?
The principal cast of Above the Law includes Steven Seagal, Pam Grier, Henry Silva, Sharon Stone, Ron Dean.
When was Above the Law released and how long is it?
Above the Law was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of Above the Law?
Above the Law had a reported production budget of $7.5M and grossed $18.9M at the worldwide box office (2.52 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Above the Law?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Above the Law was composed by David Michael Frank.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Above the Law?
Above the Law holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).