Above the Law (1988 film)
Production
It has been reported that Steven Seagal was asked to make the film by his former aikido pupil, agent Michael Ovitz, who believed that he could make anyone a movie star. Seagal had previously worked as a film stunt performer and fight choreographer, as well as a celebrity bodyguard, but Above the Law was his acting debut. In addition to starring in the film, Seagal functioned as a producer, a co-screenwriter, and fight choreographer.
Filming
Shooting took place in Chicago, Illinois, over 60 days from April 27 to June 26, 1987. The opening Vietnam War sequence was shot on a soundstage at Warner Bros. Studios, Burbank.
Filming
During the filming of the final fight scene, Henry Silva accidentally broke Seagal's nose.
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