This Forgotten Denzel Washington Crime Thriller Is Finally Free-To-Stream
What if I told you there is a critically acclaimed Denzel Washington crime thriller you’ve probably never even heard of that is now available to stream? Would that news excite you? I think it might. If you answered in the affirmative, I’ve got a morale-boosting announcement for you, dear reader.
As promised, I have news about a forgotten Denzel Washington crime thriller you’ve likely never heard of. The film of which I speak is Carl Schenkel’s The Mighty Quinn. If Schenkel’s name sounds vaguely familiar, it may be because he also directed the Pamela Sue Martin-starring made-for-television horror film Bay Cove.
I mentioned earlier that The Mighty Quinn is critically acclaimed and I was not kidding. The picture is rated 89% ‘fresh’ on Rotten Tomatoes with 18 reviews tallied. What’s more, the late Roger Ebert was a huge fan. So much so that the legendary film scholar awarded the flick 4/4 stars and called it “one of the year’s best films.” The year in question is 1989.
Where is this underrated Denzel Washington thriller available to stream?
Now, you’re probably wondering where you can watch the film. Well, I have good news. The Mighty Quinn is now available to stream for free (with ads) on Tubi!
In addition to the beloved Oscar-winning actor in the titular role, the film also stars Mimi Rogers, M. Emmet Walsh, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Robert Townsend.
The picture is based on the novel Finding Maubee by Albert Z. Carr. Blade Runner scribe Hampton Fancher penned the screenplay for the flick.
The setup for this Denzel Washington thriller goes as follows:
Police chief Xavier Quinn (Washington) 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 (Norman Beaton), insists that small-time thief Maubee (Robert Townsend) 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.
That is just about everything we have for you at present. However, I encourage you to stay tuned to Dread Central in the near future for more exciting updates on which films within your niche interest set are available to stream and where to find them. If you’d like to further discuss the numerous merits of Denzel Washington’s storied screen career, come find me on Threads @FunWithHorror.
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