The Mighty Quinn(1989)
The chief of police and the chief suspect know each other too well to let a little thing like murder get in their way.
The Mighty Quinn 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.
The Mighty Quinn (1989) is a action, crime, drama, mystery and thriller film directed by Carl Schenkel, released on February 17, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Denzel Washington, James Fox, Mimi Rogers and M. Emmet Walsh. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 142 ratings.
- Director:
- Carl Schenkel
- Writers:
- Hampton Fancher, Albert Z. Carr
- Producers:
- Sanford Lieberson, Marion Hunt, Ed Elbert
- Cinematographer:
- Jacques Steyn
- Composer:
- Anne Dudley
- Production:
- Star Partners II, A&M Films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Revenue:
- $13,239,000
- Status:
- Released
The Mighty Quinn (1989) Trailer
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The Mighty Quinn Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Mighty Quinn.
Official Trailer
Trailer
The $10,000 Bill
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A Visit With Ubu Pearl
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Quinn Interrogates a Suspect
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The Mighty Quinn Cast & Crew
Main 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
Art Evans
as Jump Jones
Esther Rolle
as Ubu Pearl
Norman Beaton
as Governor Chalk
Alex Colon
as Jose Patina
Robert Townsend
as Maubee
Tyra Ferrell
as Isola
- Carl Bradshaw
Carl Bradshaw
as Cocodick
Key crew
Directed by Carl Schenkel, written by Hampton Fancher and Albert Z. Carr, produced by Sanford Lieberson, Marion Hunt and Ed Elbert.
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The Mighty Quinn Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 142 ratings.
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The Mighty Quinn – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Mighty Quinn online?
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The Mighty Quinn (1989) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Mighty Quinn?
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The main cast of The Mighty Quinn (1989) includes Denzel Washington, James Fox, Mimi Rogers, M. Emmet Walsh and Sheryl Lee Ralph. The film was directed by Carl Schenkel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Mighty Quinn released?
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The Mighty Quinn was released on February 17, 1989 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Mighty Quinn worth watching?
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The Mighty Quinn (1989) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 142 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Mighty Quinn?
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