The Proposition
English • 2005 • 1h 44m
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Director
Synopsis
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.
Credits
Crew
DirectorJohn Hillcoat
WriterNick Cave
CinematographerBenoît Delhomme
ComposerWarren Ellis, Nick Cave
EditorJon Gregory
ProducerJackie O'Sullivan, Chiara Menage, Cat Villiers, Chris Brown
Cast
Guy Pearceas Charlie Burns