Released:
1989-02-17

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.

Director:
Carl Schenkel

Runtime:
1h 38min

Genre:
Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

• Cast:
• 
  Denzel Washington
  as
  Xavier Quinn
• 
  James Fox
  as
  Thomas Elgin
• 
  Mimi Rogers
  as
  Hadley Elgin
• 
  M. Emmet Walsh
  as
  Fred Miller
• 
  Sheryl Lee Ralph
  as
  Lola Quinn