The Proposition (2005)

06/10/2005•Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Thriller, Western•1h 44m

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.

John Hillcoat

Director

Nick Cave

Screenplay

Reviews

A review by Per Gunnar Jonsson

Written by Per Gunnar Jonsson on March 31, 2013

Well, no matter how I rate this movie a lot of people are going to say that my rating is wrong. That is something that you probably can say about any rating for any movie. I feel it is especially true as far as this movie goes though. As you can see ...

A review by Kenneth Axel Carlsson

Written by Kenneth Axel Carlsson on December 27, 2014

Australia. A man looking to catch a criminal by the name of Arthur Burns (the head of the Burns Gang). He catches his brothers instead, and offers the elder brother (Guy Pearce) a deal. A proposition. Bring him Arthur Burns, the man who raped and kil...

A review by Wuchak

Written by Wuchak on April 6, 2025

**_Heart of Darkness in Australia_** Captain Stanley (Ray Winstone) is the new lawman of the territory and he's determined to civilize the brutal wasteland. A band of outlaws comprised of three brothers and a few others stand in his way. Yet two o...

The Proposition (2005)

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