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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.7 / 100
1988·Action / Crime / Drama·1h 39m

ABOVE THE LAW

“He's a cop who believes no one is 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.

Above the Line
Andrew Davis·DirectorSteven Pressfield·ScreenplayRonald Shusett·ScreenplayRobert Steadman·Director of PhotographyDavid Michael Frank·Original Music ComposerMichael Brown·Editor
Cast
Steven Seagal·Nico ToscaniPam Grier·Delores 'Jacks' JacksonHenry Silva·Kurt ZagonSharon Stone·Sara ToscaniRon Dean·Detective LukichDaniel Faraldo·Tony SalvanoJoe Greco·Father Joseph GennaroVince Viverito·GiuseppeChelcie Ross·Nelson FoxJack Wallace·Uncle Branca
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 5
Andrew Davis·DirectorRobert J. Wilson·Second Assistant DirectorPeter Giuliano·First Assistant DirectorJames A. Dennett·First Assistant DirectorMickey Gilbert·Second Unit Director
Writing· 5
Steven Pressfield·ScreenplayRonald Shusett·ScreenplayAndrew Davis·ScreenplayAndrew Davis·StorySteven Seagal·Story
Camera· 1
Robert Steadman·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Michael Brown·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
David Michael Frank·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Maher Ahmad·Production DesignWilliam Arnold·Set DecorationMike Moschella·Makeup ArtistRodger Jacobs·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Andrew Davis·ProducerSteven Seagal·ProducerRobert H. Solo·Executive Producer
Other Departments· 10
Glory Fioramonti·StuntsMatt McColm·StuntsJean Austin·HairstylistRobyn Goldman·HairstylistHank Baumert·StuntsEddie J. Fernandez·StuntsDean Raphael Ferrandini·StuntsMickey Gilbert·StuntsGeorge Fisher·StuntsJoe Finnegan·Stunts
By the Numbers
66.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.0
OF 10
IMDb
50%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$19M
ROI 152%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Above the Law's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#332E2A
#665D54
Mood
Intense, Serious, Dark
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A close-up portrait of a man with dark, slicked-back hair is shown against a solid black background. He is looking directly at the viewer with a serious express”

actioncrime
Key Elements
Handgun
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Dark
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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