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The Mighty Quinn (1989)

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The chief of police and the chief suspect know each other too well to let a little thing like murder get in their way.

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Carl Schenkel
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    Xavier Quinn Denzel Washington
  • Profile picture of James Fox
    Thomas Elgin James Fox
  • Profile picture of Mimi Rogers
    Hadley Elgin Mimi Rogers
  • Profile picture of M. Emmet Walsh
    Fred Miller M. Emmet Walsh
  • Profile picture of Sheryl Lee Ralph
    Lola Quinn Sheryl Lee Ralph
  • Profile picture of Art Evans
    Jump Jones Art Evans
  • Profile picture of Esther Rolle
    Ubu Pearl Esther Rolle
  • Profile picture of Norman Beaton
    Governor Chalk Norman Beaton

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Keywords

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  • snake bite
  • childhood friends
  • decapitated head
  • island life
  • murder case
  • opposite sides of the law
  • suspenseful
  • hilarious
  • caribbean island