Overview
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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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
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Movie Info
Release Date
February 17, 1989
Runtime
1h 38m
Rating
R
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
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