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The Mighty Quinn (1989) 6.1
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. Director:Carl Schenkel |
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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.
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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.Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
16 February 1989 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Finding Maubee See more »Box Office
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$4,557,214 (USA)Company Credits
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Written by Bob Dylan
Adapted by Michael Rose
Performed by Michael Rose, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Cedella Marley and Sharon Marley Prendergast
Produced by Tyrone Downie
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Originally entitled "Finding Maubee", the title of the novel by AHZ Carr on which it was based. See more »Goofs
In the audition, Quinn is holding a cup in his mouth between songs. The drink level changes between shots. See more »Soundtracks
THE MIGHTY QUINNWritten by Bob Dylan
Adapted by Michael Rose
Performed by Michael Rose, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Cedella Marley and Sharon Marley Prendergast
Produced by Tyrone Downie
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While I don't consider this a "great" movie, I must say that it is one of those movies like a favorite pair of slippers: always so comfortable to put on. I can't stop watching this old movie because it's so much fun, the characters are so comfortable to be with, the locations are so relaxing, and Washington is, as always, a wonderful actor.
Though it is not the high point of the movie, my favorite moment occurs when Quinn (Washington) loosens up, sits down at the piano, and begins an amusing rendition of "Cakewalk into Town." Unfortunately, others subvert his song into "The Mighty Quinn," disturbing the atmosphere somewhat, but that's all part of the plot.
Quinn's "serious cop" is the straight man to another worthy character, Maubee (Robert Townsend), an impish rascal loved by everyone on the island.
"The Mighty Quinn" makes me want to go to the island and party with everyone there, but, alas, it's only a movie.