1989
R
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
1 h 38 m

1989
R
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
1 h 38 m

Summary When police officer Xavier Quinn's childhood friend, Maubee, becomes associated with murder and a briefcase full of ten thousand dollar bills, The Mighty Quinn must clear his name. Or try to catch him, which could be even trickier.

Directed By: Carl Schenkel

Written By: Albert Z. Carr, Hampton Fancher

1989
R
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
1 h 38 m

1989
R
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
1 h 38 m

The Mighty Quinn

Name: The Mighty Quinn
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1989-02-17
Duration: 1 min 38 s
Rating: 71
Cast: Denzel Washington, Robert Townsend, James Fox, Mimi Rogers, M. Emmet Walsh

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 11 Critic Reviews

User Score Generally Favorable Based on 6 User Ratings

6.3

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Directed By: Carl Schenkel

Written By: Albert Z. Carr, Hampton Fancher

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Generally Favorable Based on 11 Critic Reviews

64% Positive
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0% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 11 Critic Reviews

64% Positive
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36% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Chicago Sun-Times

The Mighty Quinn is a spy thriller, a buddy movie, a musical, a comedy and a picture that is wise about human nature. And yet with all of those qualities, it never seems to strain: This is a graceful, almost charmed, entertainment.

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Los Angeles Times

The movie sparkles with playful tension, bubbles with amiability. The plot is formula, unsurprising, but the film makers and cast seem to be enjoying themselves; their sheer ribald exhilaration becomes infectious.

By Michael Wilmington FULL REVIEW

Miami Herald

This tropical murder-mystery goes down like luscious fruit -- juicy, lively and refreshing. [17 Feb 1989, p.5]

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Rolling Stone

The plot ambles along, and Denzel is the essence of laid-back professionalism as he deals with corrupt officials, grisly crimes, lustful housewives, and his own divided loyalties. It's an odd, captivating little movie.

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TV Guide Magazine

The film's crisp photography and energetic soundtrack liven up a mystery that occasionally defies logic and at other times is transparent--but that never loses our interest, primarily because of Washington's masterfully understated performance.

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USA Today

The film is more interesting around the edges than down the middle, but even the edges aren't that sharp. [17 Feb 1989, p.6D]

By Mike Clark FULL REVIEW

Time Out

As if the plot weren't perfunctory enough (bags of Yankee dollars, corruption in high places, CIA asassins), we take extended breaks from it to contemplate Quinn's gradual recovery of his roots, culminating in the grateful islanders serenading him with a reggae version of the title song.

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Generally Favorable Based on 6 User Ratings

6.3

33% Positive
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50% Mixed
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17% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 6 User Ratings

6.3

33% Positive
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50% Mixed
3 Ratings

17% Negative
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Production Company A&M Films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Star Partners II Ltd.

Release Date Feb 17, 1989

Duration 1 h 38 m

Rating R

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Tagline THE CHIEF OF POLICE AND THE CHIEF SUSPECT. They know each other too well to let a little thing like murder get in their way.

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Awards

Image Awards (NAACP)

• 3 Nominations

Society of Camera Operators

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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Top Cast

Denzel Washington

Xavier Quinn

Robert Townsend

Maubee

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

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

Ron Taylor

McKeon

Oliver Samuels

Rupert

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