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[[Image: | {{Infobox Movie | ||
|name={{PAGENAME}} | |||
|picture=Above the law poster.jpg | |||
|caption=Movie Poster | |||
|country=[[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] USA | |||
|director= [[Andrew Davis]] | |||
|date=1988 | |||
|language = English<br>Spanish | |||
|studio=Warner Bros. | |||
|distributor=Warner Bros. | |||
|character1=Det. Nicolo 'Nico' Toscani | |||
|actor1=[[Steven Seagal]] | |||
|character2=Det. Delores 'Jacks' Jackson | |||
|actor2=[[Pam Grier]] | |||
|character3=Kurt Zagon | |||
|actor3=[[Henry Silva]] | |||
|character4=Detective Lukich | |||
|actor4=[[Ron Dean]] | |||
|character5=Tony Salvano | |||
|actor5=[[Daniel Faraldo]] | |||
|character6=Sara Toscani | |||
|actor6=[[Sharon Stone]] | |||
|character7=Nelson Fox | |||
|actor7=[[Chelcie Ross]] | |||
|character8=FBI Agent Halloran | |||
|actor8=[[Gregory Alan Williams]] | |||
|character9=Uncle Branca | |||
|actor9=[[Jack Wallace]] | |||
|character10= | |||
|actor10= | |||
}} | |||
'''''Above the Law''''' is the 1988 action movie that launched [[Steven Seagal]]'s movie career. In the film, Seagal stars as Nico Toscani, a Chicago cop with a CIA past and family in the Mafia who investigates the assassination of a local priest that may be part of a government conspiracy. The film (which was also released under the title ''[[Nico]]'') was directed by [[Andrew Davis]], who would also direct Seagal in ''[[Under Siege]]''. | '''''Above the Law''''' is the 1988 action movie that launched [[Steven Seagal]]'s movie career. In the film, Seagal stars as Nico Toscani, a Chicago cop with a CIA past and family in the Mafia who investigates the assassination of a local priest that may be part of a government conspiracy. The film (which was also released under the title ''[[Nico]]'') was directed by [[Andrew Davis]], who would also direct Seagal in ''[[Under Siege]]''. | ||
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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
==Colt Government== | ==Colt Government== | ||
Chicago Police Department Detective Nico Toscani ([[Steven Seagal]]) carries a [[Colt Government Model]] (Commercial M1911A1) as his main sidearm in the film. | Chicago Police Department Detective Nico Toscani ([[Steven Seagal]]) carries a [[Colt Government Model]] (Commercial M1911A1) as his main sidearm in the film. Steven Seagal owns and uses in real life several 1911s. | ||
[[Image:ColtGovernmentModel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M1911A1 Commercial Model known as the "Colt Government Model" - .45 ACP. Note the blued finish, common for commercial variants.]] | [[Image:ColtGovernmentModel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|M1911A1 Commercial Model known as the "Colt Government Model" - .45 ACP. Note the blued finish, common for commercial variants.]] | ||
[[Image:Porencima.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Porencima.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Nico Toscani ([[Steven Seagal]]) fires his Colt Government during the shootout in the meat district.]] | ||
[[Image:Abl0002.jpeg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Abl0002.jpeg|thumb|none|601px|Toscani holds his Colt after firing it at a suspect.]] | ||
[[Image:Abl00001.jpeg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Abl00001.jpeg|thumb|none|602px|Toscani opens fire at an incoming vehicle. Note the nice high grip.]] | ||
[[Image:ABL 220.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:ABL 220.jpg|thumb|none|602px|Toscani fires. Note the lack of flinching.]] | ||
==Colt Commander MK IV== | ==Colt Commander MK IV== | ||
After he returns home to get his wife and child out of the house, Toscani retrieves a bag containing several weapons, including a [[Colt Commander]] Mk IV. During the shootout in the meatpacking district, his Government changes several times to a Commander. | After he returns home to get his wife and child out of the house, Toscani retrieves a bag containing several weapons, including a [[Colt Commander]] Mk IV. During the shootout in the meatpacking district, his Government changes several times to a Commander. | ||
[[Image:ColtCombatCommander.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Combat Commander - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:ColtCombatCommander.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Combat Commander - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:Porencima2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Porencima2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Toscani firing a Colt Commander. This is a continuity error as he was using a Colt Government earlier.]] | ||
[[Image:Porencima8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of Toscani's Colt Commander as he takes it from his hidden bag of weapons.]] | [[Image:Porencima8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of Toscani's Colt Commander as he takes it from his hidden bag of weapons.]] | ||
[[Image:Above 725.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Commander is brass-checked. This is the old-school style of brass checking as seen in the film ''[[Thief]]'' and was also seen in Seagal's ''[[Under Siege]]''.]] | [[Image:Above 725.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Commander is brass-checked. This is the old-school style of brass checking as seen in the film ''[[Thief]]'' and was also seen in Seagal's ''[[Under Siege]]''.]] | ||
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The [[Heckler & Koch P9S]] is the pistol carried by Nelson Fox ([[Chelcie Ross]]) when he reunites with Toscani later in the film. Fox hands off his P9 to Toscani. | The [[Heckler & Koch P9S]] is the pistol carried by Nelson Fox ([[Chelcie Ross]]) when he reunites with Toscani later in the film. Fox hands off his P9 to Toscani. | ||
[[Image:Hk-p9s-1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch P9S - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Hk-p9s-1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch P9S - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Above 586.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fox ([[Chelcie Ross]]) holds his [[Heckler & Koch P9S]].]] | |||
[[Image:Porencima10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fox ([[Chelcie Ross]]) hands off his H&K P9 after he's hit.]] | [[Image:Porencima10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fox ([[Chelcie Ross]]) hands off his H&K P9 after he's hit.]] | ||
[[Image:Abl05.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Nico fires the H&K P9.]] | [[Image:Abl05.jpeg|thumb|none|600px|Nico fires the H&K P9.]] | ||
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==Charter Arms Pug== | ==Charter Arms Pug== | ||
Detective Lukich ([[Ron Dean]]) appears to carry | Detective Lukich ([[Ron Dean]]) appears to carry the [[Charter Arms Pug]]. | ||
[[Image:CharterPug.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Charter Arms Pug - .357 Magnum]] | [[Image:CharterPug.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Charter Arms Pug - .357 Magnum]] | ||
[[Image:ABL_215.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Detective Lukich ([[Ron Dean]]) appears to carry a [[Charter Arms Pug]] as his sidearm.]] | [[Image:ABL_215.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Detective Lukich ([[Ron Dean]]) appears to carry a [[Charter Arms Pug]] as his sidearm.]] | ||
[[Image:ABL_214.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:ABL_214.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Firing the revolver.]] | ||
==Dan Wesson Model 15== | ==Dan Wesson Model 15== | ||
One of Salvano's thugs uses a [[Dan Wesson Model 15]] during the meat market shootout. | One of Salvano's thugs, Chi Chi Ramon ([[Miguel Nino]]) uses a [[Dan Wesson Model 15]] during the meat market shootout. | ||
[[ | [[File:DanWesson15.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Dan Wesson Model 15 - .357 Magnum]] | ||
[[Image:ABL_204.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Salvano's thugs uses a [[Dan Wesson Model 15]] during the meat market shootout.]] | [[Image:ABL_204.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Salvano's thugs uses a [[Dan Wesson Model 15]] during the meat market shootout.]] | ||
== Smith & Wesson Model | ==Smith & Wesson Model 15== | ||
An FBI agent carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model | Detective Delores "Jacks" Jackson ([[Pam Grier]]) carries a 4” barrel [[Smith & Wesson Model 15]]. An FBI agent carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model 15]] during the meat market shootout. | ||
[[ | [[File:M15M07.jpg|thumb|none|300px|2” barrel S&W Model 15.]] | ||
[[Image:ABL_202.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An FBI agent carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model | [[Image:Above 577.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Detective Delores "Jacks" Jackson ([[Pam Grier]]) pulls a [[Smith & Wesson Model 15]] during the meat market shootout.]] | ||
[[Image:ABL_202.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An FBI agent carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model 15]] during the meat market shootout.]] | |||
==Colt Python== | ==Colt Python== | ||
Zagon ([[Henry Silva]]) wields a | Kurt Zagon ([[Henry Silva]]) wields a stainless steel six-inch barreled [[Colt Python]] .357 Magnum revolver during the garage shootout. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Pythstainless6.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Colt Python Stainless Steel variant with 6" Barrel and Colt marked rubber combat grips - .357 Magnum]] | ||
[[Image:Above 064.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zagon holds his [[Colt Python]].]] | [[Image:Above 064.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zagon holds his [[Colt Python]].]] | ||
[[Image:Above 587.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zagon fires the [[Colt Python]].]] | [[Image:Above 587.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Zagon fires the [[Colt Python]].]] | ||
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A [[Heckler & Koch HK94]] chopped and converted is fired by several thugs throughout the film. The HK94 is fitted with a slimline handguard. | A [[Heckler & Koch HK94]] chopped and converted is fired by several thugs throughout the film. The HK94 is fitted with a slimline handguard. | ||
[[Image:H&K94Conversion.jpg|thumb|400px|none|The "Fake MP5", the Heckler & Koch HK94A3 Converted to full auto fire, shortened barrel and added third firing position on trigger pack - 9x19mm. This version was used in many films during the 1980s and 1990s.]] | [[Image:H&K94Conversion.jpg|thumb|400px|none|The "Fake MP5", the Heckler & Koch HK94A3 Converted to full auto fire, shortened barrel and added third firing position on trigger pack - 9x19mm. This version was used in many films during the 1980s and 1990s.]] | ||
[[Image:Above 566.jpg|thumb|none|600px|HK94 on the left.]] | |||
[[Image:Above 021.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The thugs on the near left and far right hold HK94's.]] | [[Image:Above 021.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The thugs on the near left and far right hold HK94's.]] | ||
[[Image:Above 048.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The HK94 is fired.]] | [[Image:Above 048.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The HK94 is fired.]] | ||
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[[Image:Type56Standard.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56 (imported into the U.S. as the Norinco AKS-47 or AKS-47 Sporter) - 7.62x39mm. Rather than having the underfolder pig sticker bayonet assembly, this has the standard bayonet lug underneath the gas block as the AKM and later variants.]] | [[Image:Type56Standard.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56 (imported into the U.S. as the Norinco AKS-47 or AKS-47 Sporter) - 7.62x39mm. Rather than having the underfolder pig sticker bayonet assembly, this has the standard bayonet lug underneath the gas block as the AKM and later variants.]] | ||
[[Image:Above 021.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the near right is the Norinco.]] | [[Image:Above 021.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the near right is the Norinco.]] | ||
[[Image:Above 566.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rifle on the right.]] | |||
==Colt XM177 Commando== | ==Colt XM177 Commando== | ||
During their tour in Vietnam, both Toscani and Fox are seen carrying [[M16 rifle series|Colt XM177 Commando]] rifles. Another XM177 is seen in the hands of one of the gunman who shoots up Toscani's car. | During their tour in Vietnam, both Toscani and Fox are seen carrying [[M16 rifle series|Colt XM177 Commando]] rifles. Another XM177 is seen in the hands of one of the gunman who shoots up Toscani's car. | ||
[[Image:ColtM177E2.jpg|thumb|480px|none|'''XM177E2 Carbine''' aka Colt Model 629 aka - 5.56x45mm. This was the last variant of the XM177 rifle used in the Vietnam War.]] | [[Image:ColtM177E2.jpg|thumb|480px|none|'''XM177E2 Carbine''' aka Colt Model 629 aka - 5.56x45mm. This was the last variant of the XM177 rifle used in the Vietnam War.]] | ||
[[Image:Above 005.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Toscani and Fox with XM177's.]] | [[Image:Above 005.jpg|thumb|none|600px|During their tour in Vietnam, Toscani and Fox with XM177's.]] | ||
[[Image:Above 021.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The rifle is seen in the center.]] | [[Image:Above 021.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The rifle is seen in the center.]] | ||
[[Image:Above 566.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rifle seen in the center.]] | |||
[[Image:Above 568.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The gunman with his empty rifle.]] | [[Image:Above 568.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The gunman with his empty rifle.]] | ||
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Above the Law is the 1988 action movie that launched Steven Seagal's movie career. In the film, Seagal stars as Nico Toscani, a Chicago cop with a CIA past and family in the Mafia who investigates the assassination of a local priest that may be part of a government conspiracy. The film (which was also released under the title Nico) was directed by Andrew Davis, who would also direct Seagal in Under Siege.
The following weapons were used in the film Above the Law:
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Handguns
Colt Government
Chicago Police Department Detective Nico Toscani (Steven Seagal) carries a Colt Government Model (Commercial M1911A1) as his main sidearm in the film. Steven Seagal owns and uses in real life several 1911s.
Colt Commander MK IV
After he returns home to get his wife and child out of the house, Toscani retrieves a bag containing several weapons, including a Colt Commander Mk IV. During the shootout in the meatpacking district, his Government changes several times to a Commander.
Beretta 92SB
Toscani uses a Beretta 92SB as he and Detective Lukich go to rescue the priest.
Beretta 87 Cheetah
Toscani holds a Beretta 87 Cheetah when he confronts FBI Special Agent Neeley.
Heckler & Koch P9S
The Heckler & Koch P9S is the pistol carried by Nelson Fox (Chelcie Ross) when he reunites with Toscani later in the film. Fox hands off his P9 to Toscani.
SIG-Sauer P220
When thugs shoot up his car with automatic weapons, Toscani draws his SIG-Sauer P220 on the men.
Revolvers
Charter Arms Bulldog (Stainless)
The Charter Arms Bulldog in a stainless steel finish is the handgun carried by drug dealer Tony Salvano (Daniel Faraldo).
Charter Arms Pug
Detective Lukich (Ron Dean) appears to carry the Charter Arms Pug.
Dan Wesson Model 15
One of Salvano's thugs, Chi Chi Ramon (Miguel Nino) uses a Dan Wesson Model 15 during the meat market shootout.
Smith & Wesson Model 15
Detective Delores "Jacks" Jackson (Pam Grier) carries a 4” barrel Smith & Wesson Model 15. An FBI agent carries a Smith & Wesson Model 15 during the meat market shootout.
Colt Python
Kurt Zagon (Henry Silva) wields a stainless steel six-inch barreled Colt Python .357 Magnum revolver during the garage shootout.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch HK94
A Heckler & Koch HK94 chopped and converted is fired by several thugs throughout the film. The HK94 is fitted with a slimline handguard.
Shotguns
Mossberg 590
Toscani keeps a Mossberg 590 Cruiser with extended magazine tube and heat shield in his arsenal of weapons at home. He is seen handing it off to Det. Lukich. Zagon uses a standard-stock Mossberg 590, also with extended mag-tube and heat shield, in the apartment shootout during a shootout with Toscani's partner Delores "Jacks" Jackson (Pam Grier).
Mossberg 500 Bullpup
One of the men sent to kill Toscani uses a Mossberg 500 Bullpup to shoot up the car.
Rifles
Norinco Type 56
One of the men sent to kill Toscani uses a Norinco Type 56 rifle to shoot up the car.
Colt XM177 Commando
During their tour in Vietnam, both Toscani and Fox are seen carrying Colt XM177 Commando rifles. Another XM177 is seen in the hands of one of the gunman who shoots up Toscani's car.
