Above the Law
A former Special Operations Vietnam vet works as a Chicago cop, and uncovers C.I.A. wrongdoing.
DistributorWarner Bros.
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Opening$2,037,938
350 theaters
350 theaters
Release Date
(Wide)Apr 8, 1988 (Apr 22, 1988)
Running Time1 hr 39 min
GenresAction
Crime
Drama
Mystery
Thriller
In Release268 days/38 weeks
Widest Release868 theaters
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| Date | Rank | Weekend | %± LW | Theaters | Change | Avg | To Date | Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8-10 | 8 | $2,037,938 | - | 350 | - | $5,822 | $2,037,938 | 1 |
| Apr 15-17 | 11 | $1,619,679 | -20.5% | 350 | - | $4,627 | $4,351,014 | 2 |
| Apr 22-24 | 4 | $3,199,779 | +97.6% | 868 | +518 | $3,686 | $8,153,374 | 3 |
| Apr 29-May 1 | 4 | $2,393,152 | -25.2% | 852 | -16 | $2,808 | $11,678,056 | 4 |
| May 6-8 | 6 | $1,447,785 | -39.5% | 822 | -30 | $1,761 | $13,975,032 | 5 |
| May 13-15 | 7 | $1,163,275 | -19.7% | 738 | -84 | $1,576 | $15,749,597 | 6 |
| May 20-22 | 7 | $1,147,184 | -1.4% | 715 | -23 | $1,604 | $17,450,660 | 7 |
