The Proposition (1998)
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- R
- 1h 50min
- Drama, Romance
- 27 Mar 1998 (USA)
- Movie
Longing to have a baby, a sterile 1930s Bostonian hires a man to impregnate his wife.
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Cast verified as complete
| Madeleine Stowe | ... |
Eleanor
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| William Hurt | ... |
Arthur
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| Kenneth Branagh | ... |
Michael
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| Robert Loggia | ... |
Hannibal
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| Blythe Danner | ... |
Syril
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| Ken Cheeseman | ... |
Wayne Fenton
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Jim Chiros | ... |
Timothy
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| Dee Nelson | ... |
Susan Vicar
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| Pamela Hart | ... |
Skip Taylor
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| Wendy Feign | ... |
Maid
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Bronia Wheeler | ... |
Mary Frances
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Dossy Peabody | ... |
Hannibal's secretary
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| Neil Patrick Harris | ... |
Roger
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| Thomas Downey | ... |
Torrey Harrington
(as Tom Downey)
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| Tom Kemp | ... |
Arthur's Chauffeur
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| Josef Sommer | ... |
Dryer
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| Frank Toste | ... |
Frank
(as Father Frank Toste CSC)
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| David Byrd | ... |
Dr. Jenkins
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| Larry Bull | ... |
Butler Captain
(as Lawrence Bull)
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Michael Bradshaw | ... |
Butler
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Willy O'Donnell | ... |
Andre
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Frank T. Wells | ... |
Coroner
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| Eric Bruno Borgman | ... |
Parishoner (uncredited)
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| Elisabeth Anne Hughes | ... |
Church Attendant (uncredited)
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| Caleb Mayo | ... |
Altar Boy (uncredited)
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| Alan Francis Sullivan | ... |
Man in Church (uncredited)
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| Dared Wright | ... |
Boston Bobbie Cop (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Lesli Linka Glatter | ||
Written by
| Rick Ramage | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Ted Field | ... | producer |
| Scott Kroopf | ... | producer |
| Diane Nabatoff | ... | producer |
| Lata Ryan | ... | executive producer |
| Alessandro F. Uzielli | ... | co-executive producer |
Music by
| Stephen Endelman | ||
Cinematography by
| Peter Sova | ||
Editing by
| Jacqueline Cambas | ||
Editorial Department
| George Carlston | ... | colorist: dailies |
| Gilbert Carreras | ... | color timer (as Gil Carreras) |
| Liza D. Espinas | ... | first assistant editor (as Liza Espinas) |
| Alyson Evans | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Lorisa D. Francis | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Andrea Lelievre | ... | second assistant editor |
Casting By
| Elaine J. Huzzar | ||
| Johanna Ray | ||
Production Design by
| David Brisbin | ||
Art Direction by
| Kenneth Hardy | ... | (as Kenneth A. Hardy) |
Set Decoration by
| Tracey A. Doyle | ... | (as Tracey Doyle) |
| Troi Ford | ... | head set decorator |
Costume Design by
| Anna B. Sheppard | ... | (as Anna Sheppard) |
Makeup Department
| Jerry DeCarlo | ... | assistant hair stylist |
| Jeff Goodwin | ... | key makeup artist |
| Mary Ellen James | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Paula Kelly | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Brenda McNally | ... | additional hair stylist |
| Vera Mitchell | ... | key hair stylist |
| Emma C. Rotondi | ... | additional hair stylist |
Production Management
| Joseph E. Foley | ... | unit production manager (as Joe Foley) |
| Graham Stumpf | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Sam Hoffman | ... | first assistant director |
| Danielle Rigby | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Ezra Burke | ... | set dresser |
| David Cooney | ... | storyboard artist |
| Christine Kaseta Cornelius | ... | on-set scenic (as Chris Kaseta-Cornelius) |
| Mary E. DiCicco | ... | scenic painter |
| Jennifer Engel | ... | assistant property master |
| Sean Everett | ... | property master (as Sean E. Markland) |
| Kyra Friedman Curcio | ... | assistant set decorator (as Kyra Friedman) |
| Lawrence Heyman | ... | set dresser |
| John Holland | ... | set dresser |
| Brandon Hollyer | ... | art department production assistant |
| Buster Pile | ... | construction coordinator |
| Eugene Pope | ... | carpenter |
| Dave Rotondo | ... | on-set dresser |
| Erica Rowell | ... | art department coordinator |
| Adam Scher | ... | set designer |
| Kevin Sciotto | ... | scenic artist |
| Theodore Suchecki | ... | on-set carpenter |
Sound Department
| Nancy Barker | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Beth Bergeron | ... | foley editor |
| Patrick Cyccone Jr. | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Kelly Doran | ... | sound utility |
| Marilyn Graf | ... | foley mixer |
| James J. Mase | ... | boom operator |
| Christian P. Minkler | ... | re-recording mixer (as Christian Minkler) |
| T.J. O'Mara | ... | sound |
| Victoria Rose Sampson | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Solange S. Schwalbe | ... | foley supervisor |
| Tami Treadwell | ... | adr recordist |
| Frank Fleming | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
| David A. Whittaker | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| William 'Billy Jack' Jakielaszek | ... | special effects |
| Brian Ricci | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Ed Ricci | ... | special effects |
| Stephen R. Ricci | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Gidget Churchill | ... | stunts |
| Paul Marini | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Norm McLean | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Mikki Ansin | ... | still photographer |
| Ralf D. Bode | ... | additional photographer (as Ralf Bode) |
| John T. Connor | ... | first assistant camera |
| Tim Driscoll | ... | best boy grip |
| Steven J. Eliopoulos | ... | second assistant camera |
| Rachelle Fankhauser | ... | camera production assistant |
| Stefan Forbes | ... | additional first assistant camera |
| Anthony Gaudioz | ... | camera operator |
| Eric Komar | ... | grip |
| Brian A. Pitts | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Philip A. Reilly | ... | generator operator |
Casting Department
| Mary Jane Fendler | ... | casting assistant |
| Barbara Harris | ... | voice casting |
| Carolyn Pickman | ... | location casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Morgan Elliott | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Bobbie Frankel | ... | costumer / key costumer: male |
| Debbie Holbrook | ... | costumer |
| Thomas F. Timlin Jr. | ... | set costumer |
| Martha R. Timlin | ... | set costumer |
Location Management
| Benjamin C. Dewey | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| John Anderson | ... | musician: oboe |
| Mark Berrow | ... | musician: violin |
| Sue Bohling | ... | musician: cor englais |
| Philippa Davies | ... | musician: flute |
| Andrew Dudman | ... | assistant score engineer |
| Stephen Endelman | ... | conductor / orchestrator |
| Lori L. Eschler | ... | music editor (as Lori Eschler Frystak) |
| Isobel Griffiths | ... | orchestra contractor |
| Sonny Kompanek | ... | additional orchestrator |
| Steven Price | ... | score engineer (as Steve Price) |
| Dawn Solér | ... | music supervisor |
| Tony Stanton | ... | music preparation |
| Gavyn Wright | ... | orchestra leader |
Script and Continuity Department
| Kate Lewis | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Brian Bailey | ... | production driver |
Additional Crew
| Ted Alvarez | ... | set production assistant |
| Cathy Cavadini | ... | adr loop group (as Catherine Cavadini) |
| David Coburn | ... | adr loop group |
| Marianne Crescenzi | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Aria Noelle Curzon | ... | adr loop group |
| Cody Dorkin | ... | adr loop group |
| Judi M. Durand | ... | adr loop group (as Judi Durand) |
| Shelley Golden | ... | adr loop group |
| Alan Grazioso | ... | production assistant: Boston |
| F. Carl Hansen | ... | production assistant |
| Patti Hawn | ... | unit publicist |
| Lori Hornung | ... | production coordinator |
| Rosanna Huffman | ... | adr loop group |
| Miko Hughes | ... | adr loop group |
| Daamen J. Krall | ... | adr loop group (as Daamen Krall) |
| Marsha Kramer | ... | adr loop group |
| David McCharen | ... | adr loop group |
| Meg Montagnino-Jarrett | ... | second accounting assistant (as Margaret R. Montagnino) |
| Monica Mullens | ... | assistant: Scott Kroopf |
| Jason Newmark | ... | production assistant: Boston |
| Annie Preis | ... | adr loop group |
| Kim Quam | ... | set medic |
| Bryan Scott | ... | adr loop group |
| Anna Mintz | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Tony Morgan | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Polygram Filmed Entertainment (1998) (United States) (theatrical) (as PolyGram Films)
- Polygram Filmed Entertainment (1998) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- PolyGram Film Distribution (1998) (France) (theatrical)
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment (1998) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Ascot Elite Entertainment Group (1998) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- Koch Media (2017) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Koch Media (2017) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- The London Session Orchestra (music performed by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Father Michael McKinnon goes from the U.K. 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. |
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| Taglines | One man gave up everything he owned. The other, everything he believed in. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $61,560, 29 Mar 1998 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The screenwriter, Rick Ramage, said the song "Elenor Rigby" by The Beatles was a catalyst in developing the story. See more » |
| Goofs | The narration of this movie is supposed to be Father McKinnon telling the story to Hannibal Thurman, yet there are parts of the story that Hannibal is in which would certainly not have to be told to Hannibal by McKinnon. If that isn't bad enough, there is a part of the narration (right after Roger agrees to be the surrogate father) that McKinnon says "Hannibal knew that.........." even though it is Hannibal he is talking to. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Wild Things/Niagara, Niagara/Mr. Nice Guy/Wide Awake/Fireworks (1998). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Modern Woman See more » |
| Quotes |
Father Michael McKinnon:
You're probably the one person in the world Arthur Barret respects enough to fear, loves enough to kill for. See more » |