Storyline
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.
Directors
Cast
David R. Ellis, Mimi Rogers, Denzel Washington, M. Emmet Walsh, Art Evans, James Fox, Robert Townsend, Tyra Ferrell, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Keye Luke, Alex Colon, Esther Rolle, Cedella Marley, Norman Beaton, Carl Bradshaw, Maria McDonald, Fitz Weir, Michael Rose, Rita Marley, Sharon Tucker, Michael Hewlett, Christopher Meredith, Arnold Backenridge, Henry Judd Baker, Kenneth Casey, Oliver Samuels, Earl 'Chinna' Smith, Michael London
Trailer
Reviews
100
The Mighty Quinn is a spy thriller, a buddy movie, a musical, a comedy and a picture that is wise about human nature. And yet with all of those qualities, it never seems to strain: This is a graceful, almost charmed, entertainment.
90
The Mighty Quinn is a sunny Caribbean caper as giddily seductive as a great big umbrella drink. It's sly, wry and ocean-salty, a detective story with tropical punch.
80
The movie sparkles with playful tension, bubbles with amiability. The plot is formula, unsurprising, but the film makers and cast seem to be enjoying themselves; their sheer ribald exhilaration becomes infectious.
75
The plot ambles along, and Denzel is the essence of laid-back professionalism as he deals with corrupt officials, grisly crimes, lustful housewives, and his own divided loyalties. It's an odd, captivating little movie.
75
Boston Globe
If The Mighty Quinn is slight, it's also very easy to take. And its soundtrack is a treat. [17 Feb 1989, p.90]
