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.
Elenco: Denzel Washington , James Fox , Mimi Rogers , M. Emmet Walsh , Sheryl Lee Ralph , Art Evans , Esther Rolle , Robert Townsend , Keye Luke , Cedella Marley , Norman Beaton , Alex Colon , Tyra Ferrell , Carl Bradshaw , Maria McDonald , Fitz Weir , Michael Rose , Rita Marley , Sharon Tucker , Michael Hewlett , Christopher Meredith , Arnold Backenridge , Michael London , Henry Judd Baker , Kenneth Casey , David R. Ellis , Oliver Samuels , Earl 'Chinna' Smith .