Above the Law (also known as
Nico) is a 1988 American
action film written, produced and directed by
Andrew Davis, and also produced by and starring
Steven Seagal in his film debut. The film co-stars
Pam Grier,
Sharon Stone, Daniel Faraldo and
Henry Silva. This came about after a successful screen test, financed by
Michael Ovitz, leading to Seagal being offered a contract by
Warner Bros. The film was set and filmed on location in
Chicago. The film was released in the United States on April 8, 1988.