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  • A great suspence film.

  • This story is good because it is partly believable. Researchers for a story or a screenplay, like undercover cops, have to get close to their sources and they sometimes cross the line from fiction into non-fiction. The Godfather was so good because it was about actual people in the Mafia and some of the stuff really happened. Above the Law has this reality aspect as well.

  • Most miss this movie's point.Some claim dennehy's character is to slow to catch on.But he clearly wasn't,from dennehy's perspective it was personal,so he was willing to go as far as he could to nail the robber baron.He's writing a book that will tell ALL,which is why i think he lets woods take him as far as he can.Its great to see woods and dennehy play off each other.How they both taunt each other.

  • I want to Find that theme at the Beginning of this film!

  • muy bueno

  • James Woods steals the show!!!!!

  • great movie!

  • Great 80s movie classic

  • Really great movie. Some people hate it because it had too little action scenes. BUT it wasn't Action movie. It was Drama/Thriller and for this kind of movies it was excellent. James Woods was brilliant here. The same with Brian Dennehy and Victoria Tennant.

    I highely recommend this really underrated film

  • Excellent!!! I really like this movie

  • ebert's review is kind of short sighted.Did it ever occur to him that dennehy was not as straight laced charachter?Sure he's a dedicated cop,but something tells me he liked the ride woods was giving him.Remember when woods says,''we're alot alike,you and i''?It looked like he was willing to go as far as he could,to get the story.

  • I heard he had a new movie coming out in the future. I could be wrong but is it true? I haven't seen anything new from James since that show Shark was cancelled off the air.

  • how is james woods like in real life?

  • He's the smartest actor in Hollywood (highest IQ), and totally cool!

    Nobody even comes close.

    James fucking Bond sucks dick compared to James Woods!

  • I had a chance to meet James Woods on the set of "Citizen Cohn" in March of 1992. I got to tell him how good I thought "Best Seller" was and how excellent his interpretation of Cleve was. This is easily one of the most underrated movie of the '80s.

  • james woods starring in the John Perkins story?

  • Thiss movie rocked !!! i still have it on my VHS :)

  • watch "Another Day In Paradise" with James Woods,or that boxing movie from '92 also with him...This one kicks ass too.

  • I love this movie so underrated.:( Bravo James Woods bravo indeed!

  • @cake5000 It certainly is underrated, I can't find it anywhere, not even torrentz. Can you tell me how I can find it? Woods does so well. Don't want to miss it. Dying DVD stores have only recent bestsellers nowdays. Is this the end of good old movies? I would pay if it was available, but I will download no problem if you can tell me where to go.

  • これが日本未公開なんて信じられない。

  • This is one of my favorite films. James Woods is excellent in this. And the ending's pretty sad, I must say.

  • a classic and a very cool soundtrack that i still can't find :o)

  • I know, I've been wanting it for such a long time!

  • james woods working here reminds me his work in the specialist. he is good in his acting

  • James Woods never did a bad movie.

  • Amen to that.

  • why don t you just be a good cop and let the killing to me.great movie today s movies pale s in comparison.woods ,denehy ,shenar in exelent level.

  • Loved the script and the song

  • The director of this fil....John Flynn, why don`t you mention him?

    It`s one of hollywoods best directors.

    But Dennehy and Woods are great in this film.

    The film has a great story also.

    Long time ago...seen on VHS.

    I want it on dvd....but where?

    Thanks for sharing!!

  • James Woods is a great actor, I agree, but I he was really over acting in this one. Brian Dennehy was better.

  • JAMES WOODS IS A GOD AMONG ACTORS!!!!!!! He's the best freakin' actor of the planet!!!!!! He's the most vicious, intense and energetic actor ever!!! Even more than James Cagney!!! Wwhy people can't just give him the respect he deserve????????????????!

  • I agree, this is an awesome movie. I also recommend "Cop" (1988) for James Woods fans.

  • ILOVE THIS MOVIE :D

  • Este es un gran policial de los 80s, les recomiendo mucho la visión de esta fenomenal pelicula. Lastima que su Director no hiciera otro peliculon despues. Saludos desde Perú.

  • The only problem I have is when he runs! xD He just looks so funny.

  • so sad ... only 2 music are available ... the others were never released :(

    i could kill for the music starting at 1min09 in the trailer !

  • Aw, that's no fair! :(

  • it was on a couple of nights ago

    didnt get 2 c de ending though

    i tho i was de only 1 hu found tht old fogie gd looking :O

  • I LOVE Brian Dennehy!!! Sure he`s an old man but sexy as hell. Think it`s an animal thing....

  • I'm so glad I'm not the only female who feels this way! He is sexy isn't he? Must be that blue-eyed, blond hair, rugged look.

  • He's all right, but I have my eyes set on James Woods in this movie. Delicious.

  • I dunno... Every time James Woods talks is a tie! Lol.

  • Boo-yah! IT IS! :D

  • i mean : "when OTHER kids WERE watching cartoons ...

    :)

  • yeah, i also have the DVD :D

    i remember that when kids where watching cartoons, i was watching Best seller :)

  • i f***ing love this movie !!

    i need to get the soundtrack ! it's so 80's !

    if somedoby knows title, or artist of any score of this movie that would be GREAT !

  • Whoot! Finally someone else who does!

    Hmmm... WEll, I have this movie, and they usually have the music at the end, but I do know the music is by a Jay Ferguson.

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