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The Proposition (2005)

Movie ★ 7.0 104 min

Western

In 1880s Australia, a lawman offers renegade Charlie Burns a difficult choice. In order to save his younger brother from the gallows, Charlie must hunt down and kill his older brother, who is wanted for rape and murder. Venturing into one of the Outback's most inhospitable regions, Charlie faces a terrible moral dilemma that can end only in violence.

John Hillcoat Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 6, 2005
Runtime
104 min
Rating
R
Budget
$2.0M
Box office
$5.0M
IMDb
tt0421238
Language
Studio
, Surefire Film Productions, Autonomous, Pictures in Paradise

Themes

Cast

Guy Pearce Guy Pearce Charlie Burns Ray Winstone Ray Winstone Captain Morris Stanley Danny Huston Danny Huston Arthur Burns Emily Watson Emily Watson Martha Stanley David Wenham David Wenham Eden Fletcher Richard Wilson Richard Wilson Mike Burns John Hurt John Hurt Jellon Lamb Noah Taylor Noah Taylor Brian O'Leary Robert Morgan Robert Morgan Sergeant Lawrence Jeremy Madrona Asian Prostitute Jae Mamuyac Asian Prostitute Mick Roughan Mick Roughan Mad Jack Bradshaw Shane Watt John Gordon David Gulpilil David Gulpilil Jacko Bryan Probets Bryan Probets Officer Dunn Oliver Ackland Oliver Ackland Patrick Hopkins David Vallon David Vallon Tom Cox Daniel Parker Henry Clark

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Proposition about?
In 1880s Australia, a lawman offers renegade Charlie Burns a difficult choice. In order to save his younger brother from the gallows, Charlie must hunt down and kill his older brother, who is wanted for rape and murder. Venturing into one of the Outback's most inhospitable regions, Charlie faces a terrible moral dilemma that can end only in violence.
Who directed The Proposition?
The Proposition was directed by John Hillcoat.
Who stars in The Proposition?
The Proposition stars Guy Pearce, Ray Winstone, Danny Huston, Emily Watson.
When was The Proposition released?
The Proposition is a 2005 western film.
Where can I watch The Proposition?
You can watch The Proposition with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.