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Palmetto (1998)

Palmetto (1998)

Crime Thriller Mystery

In a town this bad, it's no use being good.

Release Date: 1998, February 20
Directors: Volker Schlöndorff
Countries: Germany, United States of America
Production: Castle Rock Entertainment, Rialto Films, Rialto Films
Cast: Woody Harrelson, Brett Rice, Mal Jones, Marc Macaulay, James Martin Kelly, Marcus Thomas, Chloë Sevigny, Gina Gershon, Elisabeth Shue, Michael Rapaport, Tom Wright, Vince Cecere

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

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