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Feature film — 1989

The Mighty Quinn (1989)

6.01h 38mAction — Crime — Drama — Mystery — Thriller

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.

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A high-signal pick with 147 votes.

Star Partners II / A&M Films / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Director: Carl Schenkel

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Cast & crew

Denzel Washington as Xavier Quinn

Denzel Washington

Xavier Quinn

James Fox as Thomas Elgin

James Fox

Thomas Elgin

Mimi Rogers as Hadley Elgin

Mimi Rogers

Hadley Elgin

M. Emmet Walsh as Fred Miller

M. Emmet Walsh

Fred Miller

Sheryl Lee Ralph as Lola Quinn

Sheryl Lee Ralph

Lola Quinn

Art Evans as Jump Jones

Art Evans

Jump Jones

Esther Rolle as Ubu Pearl

Esther Rolle

Ubu Pearl

Norman Beaton as Governor Chalk

Norman Beaton

Governor Chalk

Alex Colon as Jose Patina

Alex Colon

Jose Patina

Robert Townsend as Maubee

Robert Townsend

Maubee

Tyra Ferrell as Isola

Tyra Ferrell

Isola

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Carl Bradshaw

Cocodick

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