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The Proposition

The Proposition

This land will be civilized.

2005 1h 44mWestern

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.

3.5/5

TMDB score· 725 votes

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Synopsis

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.

The vibe

australiabounty hunterpsychopathgallowsoutlawmisanthrophydecapitationgangshootoutsadist

Behind it

John HillcoatJohn HillcoatDirectorNick CaveNick CaveScreenplayWarren EllisWarren EllisComposerBenoît DelhommeBenoît DelhommeCinematography

Cast

Guy PearceGuy PearceCharlie Burns
Ray WinstoneRay WinstoneCaptain Morris Stanley
Danny HustonDanny HustonArthur Burns
Emily WatsonEmily WatsonMartha Stanley
David WenhamDavid WenhamEden Fletcher
Richard WilsonRichard WilsonMike Burns
John HurtJohn HurtJellon Lamb
Noah TaylorNoah TaylorBrian O'Leary
Robert MorganRobert MorganSergeant Lawrence
Jeremy MadronaAsian Prostitute
Jae MamuyacAsian Prostitute
Mick RoughanMick RoughanMad Jack Bradshaw
Shane WattJohn Gordon
David GulpililDavid GulpililJacko
Bryan ProbetsBryan ProbetsOfficer Dunn
Oliver AcklandOliver AcklandPatrick Hopkins
David VallonDavid VallonTom Cox
Daniel ParkerHenry Clark

Director

John Hillcoat

Writer

Nick Cave

Release date

6 Oct 2005

Runtime

1h 44m

Budget

$2.0M

Box office

$5.0M · 2.5× its budget

Studio

UK Film Council, Surefire Film Productions, Autonomous

Language

English

Countries

Australia,United Kingdom

Where to watch · US

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