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
Alex Colon
Jose Patina
Robert Townsend
Maubee
Director
Carl Schenkel
Screenplay
Hampton Fancher
Tagline
"The chief of police and the chief suspect know each other too well to let a little thing like murder get in their way."
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Revenue
$13,239,000
Production
Star Partners II, A&M Films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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