ABOVE THE LAW-W/GOLF BOOK (DVD)-NLA DVD

Above the Law
Martial arts hero Steven Seagal developed, co-wrote, co-produced, choreographed, and debuted in this thrill ride -- a cop film with more attitude, and more plot, than its star had duties on the set. Seagal is Nico Toscani, 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. When the FBI orders his squad to ignore the mysterious shipment of military explosives they seized from a notorious narcotics dealer, Nico defiantly pursues his own investigation. With the help of his partner Jax (Pam Grier), he sifts through a tangled web of Catholic priests, illegal immigrants, and trained assassins to uncover a drug cartel run directly out of the CIA by an official named Zagon Henry Silva. Nico remembers the man from his CIA days in Vietnam, when Zagon used the agency (and the war) as a front for smuggling opium. At the time, Nico was too outranked to thwart him, but he will no longer let Zagon abuse his position to remain immune from prosecution -- especially now that the official has plans to murder a U.S. senator. Zagon may be above the law of most men, but he is certainly not above Nico's. ~ Aubry Anne D'Arminio, All Movie Guide

Cast Steven Seagal as Nico Toscani Pam Grier as Delores Jackson Henry Silva as Zagon Ron Dean as Lukich Daniel Faraldo as Salvano Sharon Stone as Sara Toscani Nick Kusenko as Agent Neeley Joe V. Greco as Father Gennaro Chelcie Ross as Nelson Fox Thalmus Rasulala as Deputy Superintendent Crowder

Crew Ned Parsons - Art Director Billy DaMota - Casting John G. Wilson - Co-producer Andrew Davis - Co-producer Steven Seagal - Co-producer Andrew Davis - Director Michael Brown - Editor Robert Solo - Executive Producer Steven Seagal - Fights Choreographer David Michael Frank - Composer (Music Score) Randall Robinson - Camera Operator Maher Ahmad - Production Designer Robert Steadman - Cinematographer Andrew Davis - Producer Robert Solo - Producer Steven Seagal - Producer Bill Arnold - Set Designer Ed McDonald - Set Designer Arthur Brewer - Special Effects Leonard Solis - Special Effects R.J. Hohman - Special Effects Scott D. Smith - Sound Recordist Andrew Davis - Screen Story Steven Seagal - Screen Story Ronald Shusett - Screenwriter Steven Seagal - Screenwriter Andrew Davis - Screenwriter John Eskow - Screenwriter Steven Pressfield - Screenwriter Andrew Davis - Second Unit Director Of Photography

Above the Law
Hollywood heavyweight Michael Ovitz hoped to prove that he could make anyone a star by arranging a meeting between Warner Bros. and his aikido instructor, Steven Seagal. In fact, at 6'4", with a sixth degree black belt and an ego to match, the reasonably handsome Seagal already easily possessed the makings of a bankable action hero. Above the Law is the first movie to result from the actor's contract to make martial arts films for Warner Bros., its success setting the tone for a decade of Seagal flicks. Playing Chicago cop Nico Toscani, Seagal begins his reign as the skilled vigilante -- a man with the competence and the arrogance to defy rules in order to abolish crime. This is the motivation for each quick and impressive fight scene, as the actor swiftly pummels his way through the city's injustice. Above the Law also begins to outline Seagal's political and moral agendas -- exploring Vietnam, drugs, immigration, corruption, and spirituality. Such a broad plot makes the action film even more superficial, but it also allows for a large supporting cast to complement its star. Veteran actors Pam Grier and Henry Silva, along with a younger Sharon Stone, provide support and chemistry for the neophyte Seagal -- letting his heroic persona shine without too many theatrical slip-ups. ~ Aubry Anne D'Arminio, All Movie Guide
 

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General Specifications: Language Options: English, Spanish Subtitle Options: English, French, Spanish Sound Processing: DD5.1: Dolby Digital w/ sub-woofer channel DD1: Dolby Digital Mono Additional Features: cc Soundtrack remastered in Dolby Digital 5.1 Interactive menus Production notes 8 theatrical trailers Scene access Languages: English & Español Subtitles: English, Français & Español MPAA Rating: R DVD Discs Included: 1 DVD Sides: 2 DVD DVD Region Code: 1 Content Length: 99 min   DVD Chapters: Disc #1, Side A -- Above the Law 1. Master Class [2:43] 2. Chem Interrogation [3:24] 3. Make You Disappear [2:31] 4. Christening Day [3:05] 5. Jax's Suitor [:56] 6. Bar Blast [4:27] 7. Surveillance [4:11] 8. Meat Market Mayhem [3:32] 9. Nico's on Top [2:40] 10. Free to Go [2:07] 11. Questionable Order [2:20] 12. The Hiding Place [4:15] 13. Sunday Mass [4:51] 14. Salvano Connection [1:54] 15. Cleanup in 'Hood [5:25] 16. Under Arrest [3:49] 17. Suspension [2:00] 18. Intended Targets [3:29] 19. Ambush [3:07] 20. "I Wanna Be #1." [4:17] 21. A Killing Team [2:38] 22. Priest in Peril [6:15] 23. Officer Down [1:51] 24. Rapid Transit [3:19] 25. Lethal Pride [1:39] 26. Heart-to-Heart [3:09] 27. Free-for-All [5:57] 28. Just for the Fun [2:29] 29. Kitchen Cleanup [1:11] 30. Personal Thanks [2:00] 31. Above Law No More [3:23] Disc #1, Side B -- Above the Law 1. Master Class [2:43] 2. Chem Interrogation [3:24] 3. Make You Disappear [2:31] 4. Christening Day [3:05] 5. Jax's Suitor [:56] 6. Bar Blast [4:27] 7. Surveillance [4:11] 8. Meat Market Mayhem [3:32] 9. Nico's on Top [2:40] 10. Free to Go [2:07] 11. Questionable Order [2:20] 12. The Hiding Place [4:15] 13. Sunday Mass [4:51] 14. Salvano Connection [1:54] 15. Cleanup in 'Hood [5:25] 16. Under Arrest [3:49] 17. Suspension [2:00] 18. Intended Targets [3:29] 19. Ambush [3:07] 20. "I Wanna Be #1." [4:17] 21. A Killing Team [2:38] 22. Priest in Peril [6:15] 23. Officer Down [1:51] 24. Rapid Transit [3:19] 25. Lethal Pride [1:39] 26. Heart-to-Heart [3:09] 27. Free-for-All [5:57] 28. Just for the Fun [2:29] 29. Kitchen Cleanup [1:11] 30. Personal Thanks [2:00] 31. Above Law No More [3:23]