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.
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
Tyra Ferrell
as Isola
Carl Bradshaw
as Cocodick
