
Palmetto
Crime · Mystery · Thriller
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.
Top Cast


Woody Harrelson
Woody Harrelson
Harry Barber
Woody Harrelson
Harry Barber


Gina Gershon
Gina Gershon
Nina
Gina Gershon
Nina


Elisabeth Shue
Elisabeth Shue
Rhea Malroux
Elisabeth Shue
Rhea Malroux


Rolf Hoppe
Rolf Hoppe
Felix Malroux
Rolf Hoppe
Felix Malroux


Michael Rapaport
Michael Rapaport
Donnelly
Michael Rapaport
Donnelly


Chloë Sevigny
Chloë Sevigny
Odette
Chloë Sevigny
Odette


Tom Wright
Tom Wright
John Renick
Tom Wright
John Renick


Marc Macaulay
Marc Macaulay
Miles Meadows
Marc Macaulay
Miles Meadows
Joe Hickey
Joe Hickey
Lawyer
Joe Hickey
Lawyer


Ralph Wilcox
Ralph Wilcox
Judge
Ralph Wilcox
Judge
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