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

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

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Carl Bradshaw

Cocodick