The Mighty Quinn
"The chief of police and the chief suspect know each other too well to let a little thing like murder get in their way."
Originally released in 1989. The Mighty Quinn is a action/crime film. directed by Carl Schenkel.
Starring Denzel Washington, James Fox, and Mimi Rogers
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 17, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (132 votes)
Box Office
$13.2M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $13,239,000
Production Companies
- Star Partners II
- A&M Films
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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 politi...
Who directed The Mighty Quinn?
The Mighty Quinn was directed by Carl Schenkel.
How long is The Mighty Quinn?
The Mighty Quinn has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was The Mighty Quinn released?
The Mighty Quinn was released on February 17, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mighty Quinn?
The main cast of The Mighty Quinn includes Denzel Washington, James Fox, Mimi Rogers, M. Emmet Walsh, Sheryl Lee Ralph.
Is The Mighty Quinn worth watching?
The Mighty Quinn has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 132 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.