

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
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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