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The Proposition

  • 2005
  • Tous publics avec avertissement
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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Guy Pearce in The Proposition (2005)
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CrimeDramaWestern

A lawman apprehends a notorious outlaw and gives him nine days to kill his older brother, or else they'll execute his younger brother.A lawman apprehends a notorious outlaw and gives him nine days to kill his older brother, or else they'll execute his younger brother.A lawman apprehends a notorious outlaw and gives him nine days to kill his older brother, or else they'll execute his younger brother.

  • Director
    • John Hillcoat
  • Writer
    • Nick Cave
  • Stars
    • Ray Winstone
    • Guy Pearce
    • Emily Watson
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    55K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Hillcoat
    • Writer
      • Nick Cave
    • Stars
      • Ray Winstone
      • Guy Pearce
      • Emily Watson
    • 276User reviews
    • 92Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 14 wins & 30 nominations

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    Guy Pearce, Nick Cave, and John Hillcoat at an event for The Proposition (2005)
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    Ray Winstone
    Ray Winstone
    • Captain Stanley
    Guy Pearce
    Guy Pearce
    • Charlie Burns
    Emily Watson
    Emily Watson
    • Martha Stanley
    Richard Wilson
    Richard Wilson
    • Mike Burns
    Noah Taylor
    Noah Taylor
    • Brian O'Leary
    Jeremy Madrona
    • Asian Prostitute
    Jae Mamuyac
    • Asian Prostitute
    Mick Roughan
    Mick Roughan
    • Mad Jack Bradshaw
    Shane Watt
    • John Gordon
    Robert Morgan
    Robert Morgan
    • Sergeant Lawrence
    David Gulpilil
    David Gulpilil
    • Jacko
    Bryan Probets
    Bryan Probets
    • Officer Dunn
    Oliver Ackland
    Oliver Ackland
    • Patrick Hopkins
    Danny Huston
    Danny Huston
    • Arthur Burns
    David Vallon
    David Vallon
    • Tom Cox
    Daniel Parker
    • Henry Clark
    Carl Rush
    • Robert Borland
    Gary Waddell
    • Officer Davenport
    • Director
      • John Hillcoat
    • Writer
      • Nick Cave
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In a 2018 interview, Guy Pearce said that this is his favorite of all of the movies he's ever done.
    • Goofs
      Although the story takes place in the 1880s, Jellon sings "Danny Boy" - which wasn't published until 1913.
    • Quotes

      Jellon Lamb: Forgive me, sir, but I've been stuck here with no one but this sorry sack of Hibernian pig shit for conversation. Poor, poor Dan O'Reilly. Sit, sir. Drink with me.

      [Charlie cocks his gun and points it to Lamb]

      Charlie Burns: One more crack about the Irish, Mr. Lamb, and I'll shoot you. Am I clear?

      Jellon Lamb: Oh, as the waters of Ennis, sir. Let us drink, then, to the Irish. No finer race of men have ever... peeled a potato.

      [Charlie cocks his gun again and points it to Lamb]

      Charlie Burns: Do you pray, Mr. Lamb?

    • Crazy credits
      The very first credit: "Members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are advised that this film contains images which may be offensive to indigenous people. It includes historical photographs of people now deceased."
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Black Dahlia/The Gridiron Gang/Everyone's Hero/Haven (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      There Is a Happy Land
      (1850)

      Traditional

      Music by Leonard P. Breedlove (uncredited) (1850)

      Words by Andrew Young (1838)

      Arranged by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis

    User reviews276

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    9/10
    A Different Kind Of 'Western'
    Wow, what a brutal "western." I put "western" in quotes because most people think of the western half of the United States as being the locale for western movies. This movie was made and set in Australia but the time frame is similar: around 1880. What's "brutal" about the story is the violence, bloodshed and language - but only in spots. The language is odd in that the vocabulary of most of the people is above-average, but be warned there are a number of f-words. I question whether that word was around in the 19th century, but it's prevalent in this film. Actually, the violent scenes will be more offensive to viewers than the profanity. Like the profanity, however, the violence only comes in spurts. Most of the film has much calmer moments, surprisingly low-key.

    One thing that is there throughout the 104 minutes is the excellent cinematography. This is a pretty film, nicely shot with some beautiful scenery and colors, stylish at times, too. To me, this was the best part of the movie. It's indeed a visual treat. Benoit Delholmme deservedly won several international awards for his camera-work in here.

    The story is uniquely presented, different enough that it kept me very involved wondering what was coming next. For those expecting a brainless revenge story or shoot 'em up western, they will be disappointed. There is a lot of thought to this film, and it varies scene- to-scene from classy to crude.

    Guy Pearce, Ray Winstone and Emily Watson are three actors I am familiar with, and I enjoyed all three of their performances. This is not a well-known movie here in the States, but if you like tough westerns and something a bit different, check it out.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 16, 2009 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Australia
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Bodega Films (France)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Aboriginal
    • Also known as
      • Đánh Đổi Tự Do
    • Filming locations
      • Winton, Queensland, Australia
    • Production companies
      • UK Film Council
      • Surefire Film Productions
      • Autonomous
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,903,434
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $32,681
      • May 7, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,048,693
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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