Palmetto (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Palmetto is a 1998 drama thriller directed by Volker Schlöndorff, starring Woody Harrelson, Elisabeth Shue and Gina Gershon. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $5.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 39% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- Volker Schlöndorff
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Home Video
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Palmetto About?
The premise of Palmetto without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the humid Louisiana town of Palmetto, ex-convict Harry Barber seeks a fresh start and attempts to escape his complicated history. An alluring proposition from the mysterious Rhea Malroux throws his life into turmoil, challenging his newfound desire for redemption. He finds himself entangled in a dangerous situation, confronting powerful and shadowy forces while questioning the truth behind a relationship he once cherished.
Palmetto Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- fake kidnapping
- neo noir
- cynicism
- florida
- seduction
- betrayal
- murder
- deception
- false identity
- abduction
- impersonation
- ransom
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- anti hero
- lust
- small town
- corpse
- framed for murder
- scam
- extramarital affair
- voice over narration
- bound and gagged
- bar
- one word title
- ex convict
- tied to a chair
- teenage girl
- husband wife relationship
- femme fatale
- double cross
- based on novel
- rain
- suitcase
- acid
- miscarriage of justice
- frame up
- garage
- wearing a sound wire
- police officer
- assistant district attorney
- car accident
- disguise
- typewriter
- investigative reporter
- disposing of a corpse
- fugitive
- old man
- former police officer
- corpse in a car trunk
- sweating
- wealth
Palmetto Cast
Woody Harrelson leads the cast, with Elisabeth Shue and Gina Gershon. Directed by Volker Schlöndorff.
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Director Volker Schlöndorff
More from Volker Schlöndorff
More films directed by Volker Schlöndorff, best-rated first: Strike, Diplomacy, The Tin Drum and The Ninth Day.
Palmetto Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Palmetto 39% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 39% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 31%
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Metacritic 43 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 59% User score
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Palmetto Plot Summary
What happens in Palmetto from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Harry Barber, Woody Harrelson, is a former Florida newspaper reporter who ends up in prison after being framed in a local corruption scandal. Before his arrest, he exposed widespread graft within Palmetto’s town government, and when he refuses a bribe meant to silence him, suspicious funds mysteriously appear in his bank account. The combination of blowback and the tainted money seals his fate, and he spends years behind bars until a former police officer’s testimony clears him and secures his release.
Full summary
The whole story of Palmetto, scene by scene
Palmetto Box Office
Palmetto grossed $5.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$5.9M
- US & Canada
- $5.9M
Palmetto Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Palmetto (1998)
How Well Do You Know Palmetto?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What was Harry Barber's profession before he was imprisoned?
Cars in Palmetto
19 cars on screen, including the 1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria and the 1968 Ford XL.
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1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Important role -
1968 Ford XL Important role -
1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W140 Important role -
1981 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Minor role
Palmetto Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Ещё один простак” and “Just Another Sucker”.
- Also known as
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- Ещё один простак
- Just Another Sucker
- Palmetto - Un torbido inganno
- Seducción letal
- Пальметто
- Palmetto - Dumme sterben nicht aus
- Crime em Palmetto
- Palmetas
- 팔메토
- 防不胜防
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Palmetto FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Palmetto, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Palmetto?
Palmetto runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Palmetto released?
Palmetto was released on February 20, 1998.
Who directed Palmetto?
Palmetto was directed by Volker Schlöndorff.
More films by Volker Schlöndorff Who is in the cast of Palmetto?
Palmetto stars Woody Harrelson, Elisabeth Shue and Gina Gershon.
How much did Palmetto make at the box office?
Palmetto grossed $5.9 million worldwide.
How is Palmetto rated?
Palmetto has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 39% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Palmetto have a post-credit scene?
No. Palmetto has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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