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.
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