The movie “Nico | 1988,” also known as “Above the Law,” is an action and crime film. The movie, directed by Andrew Davis and starring Steven Seagal, Pam Grier, and Henry Silva, takes viewers behind the scenes of a Chicago cop with special operations background in Vietnam who uncovers CIA wrongdoings. This article explores the film’s shooting locations, its filming dates, and some intriguing trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed in several locations across America. The main filming venues include Chicago, Illinois, and O’ahu, Hawaii. Additional scenes were filmed at the Warner Brothers Burbank Studios, located at 4000 Warner Boulevard in Burbank, California. The filming took place over two months, beginning on April 27, 1987, and wrapping up on June 26, 1987.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Steven Seagal | Nico Toscani |
| Pam Grier | Delores Jackson |
| Henry Silva | Zagon |
| Ron Dean | Lukich |
| Daniel Faraldo | Salvano |
| Sharon Stone | Sara Toscani |
| Miguel Nino | Chi Chi |
| Nicholas Kusenko | Agent Neeley |
| Chelcie Ross | Nelson Fox |
| Jack Wallace | Uncle Branca |
| Metta Davis | Rosa Toscani |
| Ronnie Barron | CIA Bartender |
| Joe D. Lauck | Senator Harrison |
| Henry Godinez | Father Tomasino |
| Danny Goldring | Zagon’s Aide |
| Gene Barge | Detective Henderson |
| Mike James | Officer O’Hara |
| India Cooper | Sanctuary Nun |
| Michelle Hoard | Lucy |
| Christopher Peditto | Pimp |
| Cheryl Hamada | Watanabe |
| Ralph Foody | Federal Clerk |
| Vince Viverito | Giuseppe |
| Alex Ross | Luigi |
| Toni Fleming | Grandma Zingaro |
| Gene Hartline | Man in Bar |
| Tom Milanovich | Man in Bar |
| Dan Janecek | Man in Bar |
| Michael Rooker | Man in Bar |
| Lee de Broux | CIA Interrogator |
| Patrick Gorman | CIA Interrogator |
| Gary Goldman | CIA Interrogator |
| Le Tuan | Interpreter |
| Dennis Phun | Asian Prisoner |
| April Tran | Asian Prisoner |
| Chantara Nop | Cambodian Irregular |
| Al Rasho | Grocery Owner |
| Mike Coglianese | Branca’s Bodyguard |
| Sandy Holt | Hostess |
| Mike Nakayama | NEC Show Rep |
| Zaid Farid | Street Dude |
| Juan Ramírez | Machete Man |
| Mario Nieves | Man with Gun |
| Terry Stewart | Machete Man’s Buddy |
| Lisa Tejero | Refugee Woman |
| John Drummond | TV Reporter |
| Clare Peck | Judge Alspaugh |
| Tom Muzila | Aikido Fighter |
| Craig Dunn | Aikido Fighter |
| Marc Katz | Aikido Fighter |
| Haruo Matsuoka | Aikido Fighter |
| David Banoso | Chef with Knife (uncredited) |
| Brigitte Beling | Extra (uncredited) |
| Mark Boone Junior | Man in Window (uncredited) |
| Fred Degerberg | Bar Drunk (uncredited) |
| Tracy Frenkel | Dock Worker (uncredited) |
| Robert Minkoff | Bit (uncredited) |
| Richard Nixon | Self – in Speech (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Kristina Oster | Doctor (uncredited) |
| Thi Kim Phuc Phan | Self – Napalmed Young Vietnamese Girl (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| John C. Reilly | Thug in Bar (uncredited) |
| Gary Ryder | Priest (uncredited) |
| Timothy W. Tiedje | CIA Thug (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Despite its name, “Nico | 1988,” the movie is also known as “Above the Law.”
- The main character, Nico Toscani, is portrayed by Steven Seagal.
- Pam Grier, famous for her roles in action movies, plays the role of Delores Jackson.
- Henry Silva, a prolific actor, plays the role of Zagon.
- The movie was nominated for an award.
- Notably, Sharon Stone played the part of Sara Toscani in the movie.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 41.8781136
- Longitude: -87.6297982
- Place ID: ChIJ7cv00DwsDogRAMDACa2m4K8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Chicago, IL, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: O’ahu, Hawaii, USA
- Latitude: 21.4389123
- Longitude: -158.0000565
- Place ID: ChIJA2ty2zJmAHwRw8tvkGl9WNk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: O‘ahu, Hawaii, USA
- Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu
- Location Name: Backlot, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios – 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1487314
- Longitude: -118.3386863
- Place ID: ChIJzYYbHsm_woAR4qXsM7ka5uQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 4000 Warner Blvd, Burbank, CA 91522, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
