Movie·1989·1h 38m
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.
Directed By
Carl Schenkel
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Hampton Fancher
Producer
Dale Pollock, Gil Friesen
Cinematography
Jacques Steyn
Music
Anne Dudley
Editor
John Jympson
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
133 votes
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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
David McFarlane
Henry Quinn
Bernie McInerney
Dr. Stuhlberg
Keye Luke
Dr. Raj
// crew
Crew
Carl Schenkel
Director
Dale Pollock
Executive Producer
Gil Friesen
Executive Producer
Sanford Lieberson
Producer
Marion Hunt
Producer
Hampton Fancher
Screenplay
Ed Elbert
Producer
Anne Dudley
Original Music Composer
John Jympson
Editor
Jacques Steyn
Director of Photography
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