The Proposition (2006)

  • R
  • 06/09/2006 (US)
  • Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Thriller, Western
  • 1h 44m

This land will be civilized.

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.

John Hillcoat

Director

Nick Cave

Screenplay

Cast

Guy Pearce's headshot

Guy Pearce

Charlie Burns
Ray Winstone's headshot

Ray Winstone

Captain Morris Stanley
Danny Huston's headshot

Danny Huston

Arthur Burns
John Hurt's headshot

John Hurt

Jellon Lamb
David Wenham's headshot

David Wenham

Eden Fletcher
Emily Watson's headshot

Emily Watson

Martha Stanley
Richard Wilson's headshot

Richard Wilson

Mike Burns
Noah Taylor's headshot

Noah Taylor

Brian O'Leary

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