Question 1

What real-life injury occurred during the final fight scene of Above the Law?

Accepted Answer

Henry Silva broke Steven Seagal's nose during the final fight, sending Seagal to the hospital. Seagal returned to work the next day after icing it all night to avoid a black eye.

Question 2

Which festivals screened Above the Law in 1990?

Accepted Answer

The film was shown at the Cannes Film Festival, Edinburgh International Film Festival, and New York Film Festival in 1990.

Question 3

How did Daniel Faraldo land his role in Above the Law?

Accepted Answer

Director Andrew Davis thought Faraldo was too small to intimidate Steven Seagal, so Seagal suggested Faraldo try to scare him. Faraldo attempted to break a chair over Seagal's back and got the part.

Question 4

What personal connection do the opening credits photos have to Steven Seagal?

Accepted Answer

The pictures in the opening credits, including the baby photo of Nico, are real childhood pictures of Steven Seagal.

Question 5

What impact did Above the Law have on aikido worldwide?

Accepted Answer

After the film opened, aikido experienced a global boom. Steven Seagal's struggling Los Angeles dojo sold out all its classes following the movie's release.

Question 6

What happened during the filming of the final fight scene between Steven Seagal and Henry Silva?

Accepted Answer

Henry Silva broke Steven Seagal's nose during the final fight scene, sending Seagal to the hospital. Seagal returned to work the next day after icing it overnight to prevent a black eye.

Question 7

Which festivals screened 'Above the Law' in 1990?

Accepted Answer

The film was screened at the Cannes Film Festival, Edinburgh International Film Festival, and New York Film Festival in 1990.

Question 8

How did Daniel Faraldo land his role in 'Above the Law'?

Accepted Answer

Director Andrew Davis thought Daniel Faraldo was too small to intimidate Steven Seagal, so Seagal suggested Faraldo try to scare him. Faraldo attempted to break a chair over Seagal's back and got the part.

Question 9

What real-life elements appear in the opening credits of 'Above the Law'?

Accepted Answer

The pictures in the opening credits, including one of baby Nico, are actual photographs of Steven Seagal from his youth.

Question 10

What impact did 'Above the Law' have on aikido and Steven Seagal's dojo?

Accepted Answer

After the film's release, aikido experienced a worldwide boom. Steven Seagal's struggling Los Angeles dojo sold out all its classes following the movie's success.

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