The film 'Above the Law' starring Steven Seagal was released in theaters.
'Above the Law' marked the debut of Steven Seagal as a lead actor in a feature film.
Nick Toscani becomes involved in the CIA's covert Phoenix Program during the Vietnam War, gaining extensive experience.
After his service in Vietnam, Toscani returns to Chicago and joins the police force, aiming to clean up the streets.
Toscani discovers a conspiracy involving corrupt CIA agents and local police abusing power through a heroin operation.
Toscani's mentor, Frank Kain, is killed after he provides crucial information about the CIA's illegal activities.
Nick allies with journalist June Winter to expose the corruption and illegal operations.
Toscani confronts and fights corrupt CIA operatives and police to bring them to justice.
The illegal activities and conspiracies are revealed, leading to justice being served and Toscani clearing his name.