Slingshot
Originally released in 2008. Slingshot is a crime/drama film. directed by Brillante Mendoza. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jiro Manio, Coco Martin, and Kristoffer King
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 2, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
TL
Original language
Country
Philippines
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- TL
Production Companies
- Centerstage Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slingshot about?
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 Philipp...
Who directed Slingshot?
Slingshot was directed by Brillante Mendoza.
How long is Slingshot?
Slingshot has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Slingshot released?
Slingshot was released on July 2, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Slingshot?
The main cast of Slingshot includes Jiro Manio, Coco Martin, Kristoffer King, Nathan Lopez, Jaclyn Jose.