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.
Released: Feb 17, 1989
Runtime: 98 minutes
Stars: Denzel Washington, James Fox, Mimi Rogers, M. Emmet Walsh, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Art Evans
Crew: Carl Schenkel (Director), John Jympson (Editor), Hampton Fancher (Screenplay), Vincent Paterson (Choreographer), Albert Z. Carr (Novel), Ed Elbert (Producer)