• StatusReleased
  • Release Date1989-02-17
  • Runtime98 minutes
  • TaglineThe chief of police and the chief suspect know each other too well to let a little thing like murder get in their way.
  • Revenue13,239,000$
  • GenreAction, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
  • Production
    CompaniesStar Partners II Ltd., A&M Films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • BudgetNot Available

Movie 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.

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Denzel Washington

James Fox

Mimi Rogers

M. Emmet Walsh

Sheryl Lee Ralph

Art Evans

Esther Rolle

Norman Beaton

Alex Colon

Robert Townsend

Tyra Ferrell

Maria McDonald

Bernie McInerney

Keye Luke

Ron Taylor

David R. Ellis

Henry Judd Baker

Michael London

Rita Marley