The Birth of Seagal Action Cinema | ABOVE THE LAW (1988)

Описание: Steven Seagal didn’t just stroll into action movies… he crashed through a window with Above the Law (1988). In this first episode of The Seagal Series, we dig into how this scrappy Chicago cop thriller became the birth of “Seagal cinema” – from the real-life myths baked into Nico Toscani, to the bone-crunching aikido, to its life as a legit VHS rental staple.

We’ll break down the story, the fights, the behind-the-scenes legends, and where Above the Law sits in the larger Seagal timeline. If you grew up renting this on tape, or you’re just now diving into his filmography, you’re in the right aisle.

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⏰ Time Codes ⏰

0:00 Intro to "The Seagal Series!"
1:45 From the Dojo to Hollywood
3:23 The Birth of "Above the Law"
6:01 The "Above the Law" Box-Office Punch
6:40 The Critical Reaction
7:06 Home Video Impact
7:39 The "Above the Law" Legacy
9:12 Grade
9:36 Closing & What to Watch Next

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