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Palmetto
🎬 Movie

Palmetto

1998 · 114 min Crime Mystery Thriller
5.9 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film uses anxiety as a tool: applied precisely, in the right places. Doesn't let you relax, but doesn't overdo it.

A thriller that rewards on repeat viewing: you notice things the second time around. Worth revisiting.

For fans of suspense and psychological tension. If you need action — this is a different film.

Director: Volker Schlöndorff

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: A dark evening, in quiet. Better with someone — there'll be things to talk about after.

🎭 Cast

Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson

Harry Barber

Gina Gershon

Gina Gershon

Nina

Elisabeth Shue

Elisabeth Shue

Rhea Malroux

Rolf Hoppe

Rolf Hoppe

Felix Malroux

Michael Rapaport

Michael Rapaport

Donnelly

Chloë Sevigny

Chloë Sevigny

Odette

Tom Wright

Tom Wright

John Renick

Marc Macaulay

Marc Macaulay

Miles Meadows

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Joe Hickey

Lawyer

Ralph Wilcox

Ralph Wilcox

Judge

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