The Mighty Quinn (1989)

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

The Mighty Quinn (1989) poster

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
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 98 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Anne Dudley
Cinematography: Jacques Steyn
Editing: John Jympson
Production: Star Partners II, A&M Films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $13M
Original Language: en

Themes

Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Twisted Psychological Thriller

Keywords

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Mighty Quinn about?
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.
Who directed The Mighty Quinn?
The Mighty Quinn was directed by Carl Schenkel.
Who stars in The Mighty Quinn?
The Mighty Quinn stars Denzel Washington, James Fox, Mimi Rogers, M. Emmet Walsh, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Art Evans.
How long is The Mighty Quinn?
The Mighty Quinn has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is The Mighty Quinn?
The Mighty Quinn is a Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller film.
How much did The Mighty Quinn gross?
The Mighty Quinn grossed $13M worldwide.
Where was The Mighty Quinn produced?
The Mighty Quinn was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Mighty Quinn?
The themes of The Mighty Quinn include: Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Twisted Psychological Thriller.