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Palmetto (1998)

Movie ★ 6.0 114 min

Crime Mystery Thriller

After being released from prison on a bum charge, Harry Barber is out for payback to regain his lost two years. He's hired by Mrs. Malroux to fake the kidnapping of her stepdaughter (the daughter of a dying millionaire). He discovers that he is being set up on multiple levels and will soon face a longer sentence if he doesn't prove the truth.

Volker Schlöndorff Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 20, 1998
Runtime
114 min
Rating
R
Box office
$5.9M
IMDb
tt0120782
Language
Studio
, Rialto Films

Themes

Cast

Woody Harrelson Woody Harrelson Harry Barber Gina Gershon Gina Gershon Nina Elisabeth Shue Elisabeth Shue Rhea Malroux Rolf Hoppe Rolf Hoppe Felix Malroux Michael Rapaport Michael Rapaport Donnelly Chloë Sevigny Chloë Sevigny Odette Tom Wright Tom Wright John Renick Marc Macaulay Marc Macaulay Miles Meadows Joe Hickey Lawyer Ralph Wilcox Ralph Wilcox Judge Peter Paul DeLeo Bartender (as Peter Paul Deleo) Mal Jones Mal Jones Ed Salvador Levy Driver Richard Booker Billy Holden Mikki Scanlon Alda (as Mikki McKeever) Bill Larson Parking Lot Man Tim W. Terry Prison Guard Jim Janey Policeman

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Frequently asked questions

What is Palmetto about?
After being released from prison on a bum charge, Harry Barber is out for payback to regain his lost two years. He's hired by Mrs. Malroux to fake the kidnapping of her stepdaughter (the daughter of a dying millionaire). He discovers that he is being set up on multiple levels and will soon face a longer sentence if he doesn't prove the truth.
Who directed Palmetto?
Palmetto was directed by Volker Schlöndorff.
Who stars in Palmetto?
Palmetto stars Woody Harrelson, Gina Gershon, Elisabeth Shue, Rolf Hoppe.
When was Palmetto released?
Palmetto is a 1998 crime, mystery, thriller film.
Where can I watch Palmetto?
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