Above the Law's writer and director was Andrew Davis.
Above the Law ( also known as Nico ) is a 1988 American action film written , produced and directed by Andrew Davis , and also produced by and starring Steven Seagal in his film debut . Andrew Davis ( born November 21 , 1946 ) is an American film director , producer , writer , and cinematographer who is known for directing a number of successful action thrillers including Code of Silence , Above the Law , Under Siege , and The Fugitive .