The Proposition

Movie

2005

1h 44m

English

Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Thriller, Western

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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 r...

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The Proposition

Movie

2005

1h 44m

English

Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Thriller, Western

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Cast

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Guy Pearce

Charlie Burns

Ray Winstone

Captain Morris Stanley

Arthur Burns

Jellon Lamb

Eden Fletcher

Martha Stanley

Mike Burns

Brian O'Leary

Asian Prostitute

Asian Prostitute

Mad Jack Bradshaw

John Gordon

Sergeant Lawrence

Jacko

Officer Dunn

Patrick Hopkins

Tom Cox

Henry Clark

Officer Davenport

Officer Matthews

Paul Broussard

Officer Halloway

Old Aboriginal

Queenie

Samuel Stoat

Directed By: John Hillcoat

Written By: Nick Cave (Screenplay)

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AdamMorgan says...

6 years ago

I had not heard of this film as it wasn't a mainstream Hollywood release (or I just plain missed it, but given my penchant for zooming through commercials that wouldn't be surprising). I've always thought that Guy Pearce was one of the top actors that gets no recognition and he did not disappoint in this film. The movie is set in 1800's Australia. The country at that time was almost completely lawless and attracted scoundrels from all over the world (not to mention being a dumping ground for English criminals). An incident happens where a brother is offered a deal to save one of his brothers from death. The film was dark and gritty and rather colorless. That said, I often enjoy these kinds of movies and I definitely enjoyed this one. follow me at https://IHateBadMovies.com

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AlfieSGD says...

5 months ago

Is a western set in Australia actually a western? Whatever the case may be, "The Proposition" certainly fits this description. Typical elements, such as lawless gangs, lawmen, and the role of indigenous people, are present. After a rather generic start, the movie actually becomes quite interesting as it progresses. The whole production is quite different from its western counterparts. There are some great camera shots, and a few well-placed spikes of violence break up the narrative's rather calm pace. Towards the end, the movie becomes almost poetic. Although I'm not the biggest fan of westerns, I enjoyed "The Proposition" because of its strong finale and some excellent performances (particularly by Guy Pearce and Ray Winstone).

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Saint Pauly says...

4 years ago

An old fashioned neo western written by Nick Cave and featuring John Hurt!? What could go wrong? Nothing, apparently... _The Proposition_ is a kind of _Apocalypse Now_ set in 1880s Australia, so... _Apocalypse Then_, I guess.

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Per Gunnar Jonsson

6 years ago

Well, no matter how I rate this movie a lot of people are going to say that my rating is wrong. That is something that you probably can say about any rating for any movie. I feel it is especially true as far as this movie goes though. As you can see from my rating I was not exactly thrilled by the m More

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Kenneth Axel Carlsson

6 years ago

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 w More

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