The Proposition
"One man gave up everything he owned. The other, everything he believed in."
Originally released in 1998. The Proposition is a drama/romance film. directed by Lesli Linka Glatter.
Starring Madeleine Stowe, Kenneth Branagh, and William Hurt
Synopsis
Father Michael McKinnon goes from the UK to Boston circa 1935. For unknown reasons, he avoids at all costs the most prominent parishioners, Arthur and Eleanor Barret. Meanwhile Eleanor and Arthur desperately want to have a child, but Arthur is sterile, so they hire Harvard law student Roger Martin to impregnate Eleanor, but unfortunately Roger falls in love with her.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 26, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (37 votes)
Box Office
$147.8K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Madeleine Stowe
as Eleanor Barret
Kenneth Branagh
as Father Michael McKinnon
William Hurt
as Arthur Barret
Robert Loggia
as Hannibal Thurman
Blythe Danner
as Syril Danning
Ken Cheeseman
as Wayne Fenton
Dee Nelson
as Susan Vicar
Pamela Hart
as Skip Taylor
Neil Patrick Harris
as Roger Martin
Josef Sommer
as Dryer
Similar Movies
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $147,773
Production Companies
- Interscope Communications
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Proposition about?
Father Michael McKinnon goes from the UK to Boston circa 1935. For unknown reasons, he avoids at all costs the most prominent parishioners, Arthur and Eleanor Barret. Meanwhile Eleanor and Arthur d...
Who directed The Proposition?
The Proposition was directed by Lesli Linka Glatter.
How long is The Proposition?
The Proposition has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was The Proposition released?
The Proposition was released on March 26, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Proposition?
The main cast of The Proposition includes Madeleine Stowe, Kenneth Branagh, William Hurt, Robert Loggia, Blythe Danner.