The Mighty Quinn is a thriller film released in 1989, directed by Carl Schenkel. The movie stars Denzel Washington as Xavier Quinn, Robert Townsend as Maubee, and James Fox as Governor Chalk.
The movie is set on the fictional Caribbean island of St. Gregory, which is experiencing political unrest. The island's governor, Chalk, is a corrupt politician who has made a deal with the drug kingpin, Estevez, to allow drugs to be transported through the island.
One day, Donald Pater, a wealthy businessman, is found murdered in his Jacuzzi, with his head cut off. The police immediately suspect Maubee, a local thief who has a history of stealing from Pater.
However, Xavier Quinn is not convinced. He has known Maubee since childhood and does not believe that he is capable of such a heinous crime. Quinn begins his own investigation and soon discovers that there is much more to the case than meets the eye.
As Quinn delves deeper into the case, he finds himself pitted against the corrupt governor and his allies. He also uncovers a plot to overthrow the government, with Maubee at the center of it all.
The Mighty Quinn is a thrilling and suspenseful movie, filled with action, intrigue, and a touch of comedy. Washington delivers a powerful performance as Quinn, a man torn between his duty as a police officer and his loyalty to his friend. The movie also features a great soundtrack, which includes reggae songs by Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Jimmy Cliff.
