The Mighty Quinn
“The chief of police and the chief suspect know each other too well to let a little thing like murder get in their way.”
1989•R•1h 38m•6.0•Released
ActionCrimeDramaMysteryThriller
Police chief Xavier Quinn investigates the gruesome murder of Donald Pater, one of the wealthiest residents on a Caribbean island. He was found decapitated in his Jacuzzi. Although the local political establishment, especially crooked Governor Chalk, insists that small-time thief Maubee is responsible, Xavier has his doubts. This view is complicated by the police chief's personal history with Maubee: The men have been friends since childhood.
Director
Carl Schenkel
Writer
Hampton Fancher
Revenue
$13M
Languages
English
Studio
Star Partners II
Cast
Denzel Washington
Xavier Quinn
James Fox
Thomas Elgin
Mimi Rogers
Hadley Elgin
M. Emmet Walsh
Fred Miller
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Lola Quinn
Art Evans
Jump Jones
Esther Rolle
Ubu Pearl
Norman Beaton
Governor Chalk
Alex Colon
Jose Patina
Robert Townsend
Maubee
Tyra Ferrell
Isola
Carl Bradshaw
Cocodick
Maria McDonald
Jax
Fitz Weir
Athens
Baldwin Howe
Bim
Production
Company
Star Partners II
Company
A&M Films
Company
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Producer
Sanford Lieberson
Producer
Marion Hunt
Producer
Ed Elbert
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