The Proposition

The Proposition

2005

Movie Information

Overview

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

Director

John Hillcoat

Runtime

1h 44m

Cast

Guy PearceRay WinstoneDanny HustonEmily WatsonDavid WenhamRichard WilsonJohn HurtNoah TaylorRobert MorganJeremy Madrona

Production

UK Film CouncilSurefire Film ProductionsAutonomousPictures in ParadiseJackie O ProductionsPacific Film and Television CommissionThe Film ConsortiumNational Lottery

Genres

ActionAdventureCrimeDramaThrillerWestern

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