Slingshot(2008)
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Slingshot Synopsis
A tribute to the real potential of digital cinema, Slingshot is a slum epic on steroids. It weaves stories left and right into a shocking tableau about life for the lowest of the low in the Philippines poorest and most crime-ridden districts. National elections are coming up so in the usual attempt to appear “tough-on-crime”, The Big Boys have been sent into crack down on the the local squatters, thieves and miscreants who litter the film like broken bottle. And since no sweep is ever a clean sweep, the cops brutal shock-force tactics quickly ripple outwards with jagged repurcussions.
Slingshot (2008) is a crime and drama film directed by Brillante Ma Mendoza, released on July 2, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Jiro Manio, Coco Martin, Kristoffer King and Nathan Lopez. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Brillante Ma Mendoza
- Writers:
- Ralston Jover
- Cinematographer:
- Jeffrey dela Cruz
- Production:
- Centerstage Productions
- Status:
- Released
Slingshot (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Slingshot before you stream it.
Slingshot Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jiro Manio
as Odie
Coco Martin
as Caloy
Kristoffer King
as Rex
Nathan Lopez
as Leo
Jaclyn Jose
Julio Díaz
Simon Ibarra
Key crew
Directed by Brillante Ma Mendoza, written by Ralston Jover.
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Slingshot Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 12 ratings.
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Slingshot – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Slingshot online?
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Slingshot (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Slingshot?
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The main cast of Slingshot (2008) includes Jiro Manio, Coco Martin, Kristoffer King, Nathan Lopez and Jaclyn Jose. The film was directed by Brillante Ma Mendoza. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Slingshot released?
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Slingshot was released on July 2, 2008 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Slingshot worth watching?
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Slingshot (2008) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Slingshot?
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Yes. The official Slingshot trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.