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The Proposition (2005)

R  104 min  -  Crime | Drama | Western   -  6 October 2005 (Australia)
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A lawman apprehends a notorious outlaw and gives him 9 days to kill his older brother, or else they'll execute his younger brother.

Director:

John Hillcoat

Writer:

Nick Cave (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Richard Wilson ...
Noah Taylor ...
Brian O'Leary
Jeremy Madrona Jeremy Madrona ...
Asian Prostitute
Jae Mamuyac Jae Mamuyac ...
Asian Prostitute
Guy Pearce ...
Mick Roughan ...
Mad Jack Bradshaw
Shane Watt Shane Watt ...
John Gordon
Ray Winstone ...
Robert Morgan Robert Morgan ...
Sergeant Lawrence
David Gulpilil ...
Jacko
Bryan Probets Bryan Probets ...
Officer Dunn
Oliver Ackland ...
Patrick Hopkins
Danny Huston ...
David Vallon David Vallon ...
Tom Cox
Daniel Parker Daniel Parker ...
Henry Clark
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Storyline

Rural Australia in the late nineteenth century: Capt. Stanley and his men capture two of the four Burns brothers, Charlie and Mike. Their gang is held responsible for attacking the Hopkins farm, raping pregnant Mrs. Hopkins and murdering the whole family. Arthur Burns, the eldest brother and the gang's mastermind, remains at large has and has retreated to a mountain hideout. Capt. Stanley's proposition to Charlie is to gain pardon and - more importantly - save his beloved younger brother Mike from the gallows by finding and killing Arthur within nine days. Written by Armin Ortmann {armin@sfb288.math.tu-berlin.de}  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Gang | Australia | Gallows | Outlaw | Padlock  | See more »

Taglines:

This land will be civilized.

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Western

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong grisly violence, and for language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

Australia | UK

Language:

English | Aboriginal (Yolngu Languages)

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A Proposta See more »

Filming Locations:

Queensland, Australia See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£205,594 (UK) (12 March 2006) (118 Screens)

Gross:

$1,900,725 (USA) (10 September 2006)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Canada: (Toronto International Film Festival)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Originally, John Hillcoat approached Nick Cave about doing the soundtrack for a Western, eventually he asked if Cave would write the screenplay as well. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When preparing for the rescue of Mike, Samuel Stoat places his two revolvers in their holsters close together at the front. Two shots later, the holsters are moved back on opposite hips. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Captain Stanley: Do I need to introduce myself?
Charlie Burns: I know who you are.
Captain Stanley: Good. I know who you are.
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Connections

Referenced in "At the Movies: Episode #7.19" (2010) See more »

Soundtracks

"Peggy Gordon"
Music Traditional
Words Traditional See more »