Nico Toscani is an Italian immigrant, American patriot, ex-CIA agent, aikido specialist and unorthodox Chicago policeman. He is as committed to his job as he is to his personalized brand of justice—expert and thorough bone-crushing.
Acting
Pam Grier elevates every scene she's in.
Practical Effects
Pre-CGI aikido throws that actually hurt stuntmen.
Direction
Andrew Davis builds tension before the explosions.
Director
Andrew Davis
Steven Seagal
Nico Toscani
Pam Grier
Delores 'Jacks' Jackson
Henry Silva
Kurt Zagon
Sharon Stone
Sara Toscani
Ron Dean
Detective Lukich
Daniel Faraldo
Tony Salvano
Joe Greco
Father Joseph Gennaro
Chelcie Ross
Nelson Fox
Jack Wallace
Uncle Branca
Michael Rooker
Man in Bar
Matt McColm
Man with Gun in Bar (uncredited)
Joseph F. Kosala
Lieutenant Strozah
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Seagal was a real aikido instructor in Japan before Hollywood; his wrist-locks actually work.
This launched the 'stealth conservative action hero' subgenre that peaked with Seagal's run in the 90s.
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