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.”
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.
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Top Cast
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Denzel Washington
Xavier Quinn
James Fox
Thomas Elgin
Mimi Rogers
Hadley Elgin
M. Emmet Walsh
Fred Miller
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Lola Quinn
Art Evans
Jump Jones
Esther Rolle
Ubu Pearl
Norman Beaton
Governor Chalk
Alex Colon
Jose Patina
Robert Townsend
Maubee
Tyra Ferrell
Isola
Carl Bradshaw
Cocodick
Maria McDonald
Jax
Fitz Weir
Athens
Baldwin Howe
Bim
David McFarlane
Henry Quinn
Bernie McInerney
Dr. Stuhlberg
Keye Luke
Dr. Raj
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 17, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 5, 1990
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Schenkel
- Screenplay & Story
- Hampton Fancher
- Original Score
- Anne Dudley
- Original Title
- The Mighty Quinn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Worldwide Gross
- $13.2M
- Production Studios
- Star Partners II, A&M Films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Schenkel
Hampton Fancher, Albert Z. Carr
Anne Dudley
Karl Kases, Jacques Steyn
John Jympson
Gil Friesen, Sanford Lieberson, Dale Pollock, Marion Hunt, Ed Elbert
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Schenkel
Director
Roger Murray-Leach
Production Design
Sanford Lieberson
Producer
Dana Lyman
Costume Design
Marion Hunt
Producer
Dean Raphael Ferrandini
Stunt Coordinator
Dan Bradley
Stunt Coordinator
Ed Elbert
Producer
Hampton Fancher
Screenplay
Anne Dudley
Original Music Composer
John Jympson
Editor
Jacques Steyn
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mighty Quinn
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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 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.
Who directed The Mighty Quinn?
The Mighty Quinn was directed by Carl Schenkel.
Who stars in The Mighty Quinn?
The principal cast of The Mighty Quinn includes Denzel Washington, James Fox, Mimi Rogers, M. Emmet Walsh, Sheryl Lee Ralph.
When was The Mighty Quinn released and how long is it?
The Mighty Quinn was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
How much did The Mighty Quinn make at the box office?
The Mighty Quinn grossed $13.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Mighty Quinn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mighty Quinn was composed by Anne Dudley.
Is The Mighty Quinn based on a book or true story?
The Mighty Quinn is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Albert Z. Carr".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mighty Quinn?
The Mighty Quinn holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).