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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Denzel WashingtonXavier Quinn | Xavier Quinn |
 James FoxThomas Elgin | Thomas Elgin |
 Mimi RogersHadley Elgin | Hadley Elgin |
 M. Emmet WalshFred Miller | Fred Miller |
 Sheryl Lee RalphLola Quinn | Lola Quinn |
 Art EvansJump Jones | Jump Jones |
 Esther RolleUbu Pearl | Ubu Pearl |
 Norman BeatonGovernor Chalk | Governor Chalk |
 Alex ColonJose Patina | Jose Patina |
 Robert TownsendMaubee | Maubee |
 Tyra FerrellIsola | Isola |
| CCarl BradshawCocodick | Cocodick |
 Maria McDonaldJax | Jax |
| FFitz WeirAthens | Athens |
| BBaldwin HoweBim | Bim |
| DDavid McFarlaneHenry Quinn | Henry Quinn |
 Bernie McInerneyDr. Stuhlberg | Dr. Stuhlberg |
 Keye LukeDr. Raj | Dr. Raj |
 Ron TaylorMcKeon | McKeon |
| OOliver SamuelsRupert | Rupert |
 David R. EllisJersey | Jersey |
| RRonald GoshopFudge | Fudge |
 Henry Judd BakerNicotine | Nicotine |
| FFred LloydPilot | Pilot |
| CCathi LevySecretary | Secretary |
| RRenee Menzies McCallumThe Maid | The Maid |
 Charles HyattSecurity Guard | Security Guard |
| SSharon Marley PrendergastJody | Jody |
| CCedella MarleyEliza | Eliza |
| CClive WalkerBartender | Bartender |