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Palmetto

1998-02-20 · 114 min · ★ 6.0

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.

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Directors
Volker Schlöndorff
Production companies
Castle Rock Entertainment, Rialto Films
Countries
United States of America, Germany
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 5,878,911

Top Cast

Woody HarrelsonWoody HarrelsonHarry Barber
Gina GershonGina GershonNina
Elisabeth ShueElisabeth ShueRhea Malroux
Rolf HoppeRolf HoppeFelix Malroux
Michael RapaportMichael RapaportDonnelly
Chloë SevignyChloë SevignyOdette
Tom WrightTom WrightJohn Renick
Marc MacaulayMarc MacaulayMiles Meadows
Joe HickeyLawyer
Ralph WilcoxRalph WilcoxJudge
Peter Paul DeLeoBartender (as Peter Paul Deleo)
Mal JonesMal JonesEd
Salvador LevyDriver
Richard BookerBilly Holden
Mikki ScanlonAlda (as Mikki McKeever)
Bill LarsonParking Lot Man
Tim W. TerryPrison Guard
Jim JaneyPoliceman
Brett RiceBrett RiceCrash Site Cop
Vince CecereVince CecereTow Truck Driver

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