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The Proposition (2005)

This land will be civilized.

ActionAdventureCrimeDramaThrillerWestern

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.

Release Date
October 6, 2005
Runtime
1h 44m
Rating
7.0/10 (705 votes)

Director: John Hillcoat

Cast: Guy Pearce, Ray Winstone, Danny Huston, Emily Watson, David Wenham, Richard Wilson, John Hurt, Noah Taylor

Production: UK Film Council, Surefire Film Productions, Autonomous, Pictures in Paradise, Jackie O Productions
australiabounty hunterpsychopathgallowsoutlawmisanthrophydecapitationgangshootoutsadist
IMDb
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$5M
Full Cast (33 people)

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Kenneth Axel Carlsson - 7/10

Australia. A man looking to catch a criminal by the name of Arthur Burns (the head of the Burns Gang). He catches his brothers instead, and offers the elder brother (Guy Pearce) a deal. A proposition. Bring him Arthur Burns, the man who raped and killed Eliza Hopkins. And to make sure that Charlie will honor the deal, he keeps the youngest brother, Mikey. The stage is set early on in the movie,...

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Wuchak - 7/10

**_Heart of Darkness in Australia_** Captain Stanley (Ray Winstone) is the new lawman of the territory and he's determined to civilize the brutal wasteland. A band of outlaws comprised of three brothers and a few others stand in his way. Yet two of the brothers want out after their sibling leader commits a crime in one of his raids. The two are apprehended by Capt. Stanley, who offers a proposi...

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The Proposition

The Proposition

This land will be civilized.

This land will be civilized.

7.0
104 min

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.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Revenue$5,048,693
Release Date10/6/2005
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Cast

Guy Pearce

as Charlie Burns

Ray Winstone

as Captain Morris Stanley

Danny Huston

as Arthur Burns

Emily Watson

as Martha Stanley

David Wenham

as Eden Fletcher

Richard Wilson

as Mike Burns

John Hurt

as Jellon Lamb

Noah Taylor

as Brian O'Leary

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The Proposition (2005) Original Trailer [FHD]

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Ray Winstone, Emily Watson and Guy Pearce on The Proposition | BFI Q&A

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Mark Kermode reviews The Proposition (2006) | BFI Player

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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 f…

How long is The Proposition?

1h 44m

When was The Proposition released?

October 6, 2005

Who directed The Proposition?

John Hillcoat

Who stars in The Proposition?

Guy Pearce, Ray Winstone, Danny Huston

What genre is The Proposition?

Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Thriller, Western

What is The Proposition rated?

R

Is The Proposition available to stream?

Yes, on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads