Palmetto

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.

Tagline

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

Release Status

Released

Genres

Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Director

Volker Schlöndorff

Original Language

EN

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.

When was Palmetto released?

Palmetto was released on February 20, 1998.

How long is Palmetto?

Palmetto has a runtime of 1h 54m.

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