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The Proposition (2005)

Directed by John Hillcoat

Western | Crime | Thriller

Most recently watched by schofizzy, sensoria

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.

Rated R | Length 104 minutes

Actors

Guy Pearce | Ray Winstone | Danny Huston | John Hurt | David Wenham | Emily Watson | Richard Wilson | Noah Taylor | Jeremy Madrona | Jae Mamuyac | Mick Roughan | Shane Watt | Robert Morgan | David Gulpilil | Bryan Probets | Oliver Ackland | David Vallon | Daniel Parker | Carl Rush | Gary Waddell | Iain Gardiner | Bogdan Koca | Sue Dwyer | Lance Medlin | Rodney Boschman | Boris Brkic | Ned Rose | Leah Purcell | Tom Budge | Tom E. Lewis | Ralph Cotterill | Max Age | Jerry Solomon

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
05/26/2007TVDVDRented8 stars
 

Viewing Notes

The Proposition is really cool; Nick Cave’s score was excellent. The washed out look and feel of the flick reminded me a lot of Dead Man. And also that both are westerns. Solid.

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