Palmetto

1998
R
1h 54m

IMDb RATING

6.1/10

8.6K

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Elisabeth Shue and Woody Harrelson in Palmetto (1998)

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Crime Drama Mystery Romance Thriller

A recently released ex-con gets involved in a fake kidnapping scheme that turns very real.A recently released ex-con gets involved in a fake kidnapping scheme that turns very real.A recently released ex-con gets involved in a fake kidnapping scheme that turns very real.

Director
- Volker Schlöndorff
Writers
- James Hadley Chase
- E. Max Frye
Stars

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IMDb RATING

6.1/10

8.6K

YOUR RATING

Director
- Volker Schlöndorff
Writers
- James Hadley Chase
- E. Max Frye
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

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Palmetto

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Trivia
Ray Liotta was considered for the role of Harry Barber.

Goofs
During the scene where Donnelly is putting Harry in the trunk of the car outside Malroux's house, a hose nozzle providing "rain" can be seen in the upper right corner of the widescreen version. A clip from the same scene with the same mistake is in the trailer included on the DVD.

Quotes
Harry Barber: I tried writing again. Nothing came out that didn't sound bitter and cynical. And there's nothing worse than a writer who doesn't have anything to say.

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Sphere/The Borrowers/The Wedding Singer (1998)

Soundtracks
Bedbugs
Written by Guy Fixsen and Margaret Fiedler
Performed by Laika
Courtesy of Too Pure Records (Beggars Banquet)

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7/10

Trashy B Neo Noir

It is very entertaining and mesmerizing, nevertheless. Elizabeth Shue is hilarious as the deranged femme fatale.

It falls apart in some places so fight the inclination to overanalyze and enjoy.