Slingshot

Two cunning and manipulative drifters venture into Farifield County, Connecticut looking to seduce wealthy and lonely housewives.

Cast

David Arquette

as Ash

Thora Birch

as April

Balthazar Getty

as Taylor

Julianna Margulies

as Karen

Joely Fisher

as Emma

Lillo Brancato

as DJ

Katie Chonacas

as Ruby

Svetlana Metkina

as Fast Bobby

Krysten Ritter

as Beth

Miles Chandler

as Young Taylor

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