Palmetto
“In a town this bad, it's no use being good.”
Synopsis
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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Palmetto (1998)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-14
Top Cast
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Woody Harrelson
Harry Barber
Gina Gershon
Nina
Elisabeth Shue
Rhea Malroux
Rolf Hoppe
Felix Malroux
Michael Rapaport
Donnelly
Chloë Sevigny
Odette
Tom Wright
John Renick
Marc Macaulay
Miles Meadows
Joe Hickey
Lawyer
Ralph Wilcox
Judge
Peter Paul DeLeo
Bartender (as Peter Paul Deleo)
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
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 20, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Volker Schlöndorff
- Screenplay & Story
- E. Max Frye
- Original Score
- Klaus Doldinger
- Original Title
- Palmetto
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.9M
- Production Studios
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Rialto Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Volker Schlöndorff
E. Max Frye, James Hadley Chase
Klaus Doldinger
Thomas Kloss
Peter Przygodda
Al Corley, Eugene Musso, Bart Rosenblatt, Matthias Wendlandt
Department Leadership Roster
Volker Schlöndorff
Director
E. Max Frye
Screenplay
Klaus Doldinger
Original Music Composer
Peter Przygodda
Editor
Tim Trella
Stunt Coordinator
Matthias Wendlandt
Producer
Thomas Kloss
Director of Photography
Claire Jenora Bowin
Production Design
Terry Dresbach
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Palmetto
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Palmetto includes Woody Harrelson, Gina Gershon, Elisabeth Shue, Rolf Hoppe, Michael Rapaport.
When was Palmetto released and how long is it?
Palmetto was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
How much did Palmetto make at the box office?
Palmetto grossed $5.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Palmetto?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Palmetto was composed by Klaus Doldinger.
Is Palmetto based on a book or true story?
Palmetto is adapted from the following source material: Book: "James Hadley Chase".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Palmetto?
Palmetto holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).