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A Little Piece of Sunshine (1990)

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Plot

In the heart of an idyllic, yet forgotten British colony named Sunshine, a dramatic shift is on the horizon. As the island braces for impending independence, the tranquility is shattered by the assassination of the British governor. The urgency of the situation summons the involvement of Her Majesty's secret service, who entrusts the investigation to the tenacious Desmond Hannah of Scotland Yard. Upon his arrival at Sunshine, Hannah is met with an uneasy atmosphere of trepidation, a stark contrast to the island's inviting name. The island is consumed by an intense presidential campaign, with neither candidate inspiring confidence amongst the islanders. Lady Beatrix Coltrane, a captivating widow, paints a grim picture of the future, warning Hannah of the potential exploitation of Sunshine by either candidate. Her fears are echoed by the local priest, Reverend Drake, a staunch opponent of the island's independence. As Hannah navigates this complex web of mistrust and fear, he is joined by Ernie Favaro, a Miami detective tracking the murder of a colleague by the notorious Medellin cartel. Their paths converge on Sunshine, suggesting a sinister correlation between the murder and the island's political turmoil. Their pursuit of justice, however, is threatened by a corrupt local chief constable, creating a precarious balance of danger and defiance. Their investigation spirals into chaos as an assassination attempt is made on their lives, revealing an unlikely assailant, Reverend Drake. His arrest, however, provides the chief constable with an excuse to apprehend Hannah and Favaro on charges of illegal firearm possession. But the unexpected arrival of Sam McCready, the interim governor, disrupts their arrest and takes control of the investigation. Amidst the escalating intrigue, Hannah suspects Lady Beatrix's involvement in the governor's murder, while Favaro stumbles upon a valuable clue linking candidate Tomson to the Medellin cartel. As they uncover a web of corruption, danger, and deception, the island's political future hangs in the balance. With an election postponed, the comfort of colonial life seems to be slipping away, and the taste of independence is imbued with an unsettling flavor of uncertainty. As the island navigates its tumultuous journey towards self-governance, Hannah and Favaro's investigation unfolds as an intriguing tale of power, corruption, and the fight for truth, where the only certainty is that Sunshine will never be the same again.

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A Little Piece of Sunshine is a crime movie featuring Larry Lamb.

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