The Proposition
"This land will be civilized."
Originally released in 2005. The Proposition is a action/adventure film. directed by John Hillcoat.
Starring Guy Pearce, Ray Winstone, and Danny Huston
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 6, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (686 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Box Office
$5M
2.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
+ 1 more
Director
Top 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
Robert Morgan
as Sergeant Lawrence
Jeremy Madrona
as Asian Prostitute
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $5,048,693
Production Companies
- UK Film Council
- Surefire Film Productions
- Autonomous
- Pictures in Paradise
- Jackie O Productions
- Pacific Film and Television Commission
- The Film Consortium
- National Lottery
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 wante...
Who directed The Proposition?
The Proposition was directed by John Hillcoat.
How long is The Proposition?
The Proposition has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was The Proposition released?
The Proposition was released on October 6, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Proposition?
The main cast of The Proposition includes Guy Pearce, Ray Winstone, Danny Huston, Emily Watson, David Wenham.
Is The Proposition worth watching?
The Proposition has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 686 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.