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The Proposition (2005)

7.4 Listal rating
7.5 IMDB rating

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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 retre ... (more)


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Starring (View all) :
Richard Wilson

Richard Wilson

Mike Burns
Noah Taylor

Noah Taylor

Brian O'Leary
Jeremy Madrona

Jeremy Madrona

Asian Prostitute
Jae Mamuyac

Jae Mamuyac

Asian Prostitute
Guy Pearce

Guy Pearce

Charlie Burns
Mick Roughan

Mick Roughan

Mad Jack Bradshaw
Shane Watt

Shane Watt

John Gordon
Ray Winstone

Ray Winstone

Captain Stanley
Robert Morgan

Robert Morgan

Sergeant Lawrence


Written by (View all) :
Nick Cave

Nick Cave

(screenplay)


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Relentless and brilliant - an outstanding western!

Posted : 1 year, 4 months ago at Jun 27 2:23
Captain Stanley: Now, suppose I told you there was a way to save your little brother Mikey from the noose. Suppose I gave you a horse and a gun. Suppose, Mr. Burns, I was to give both you and your young brother Mikey, here, a pardon. Suppose I said that I could give you the chance to expunge the guilt beneath which you so clearly labour. Suppose I gave you till Christmas. Now, suppose you tell me what it is I want from you. Charlie Burns: You want me to kill me brother. Captain Stanley: I want you to kill your brother. The Proposition is an artistic tale of disloyalty, honour, rituals of violence and familial bonds. Not only does this gritty film accomplish a new standard for the western genre (previously shaped by Sergio Leone's spaghetti westerns and other such films as Unforgiven...Read more

Amazing film, but not one to watch with

Posted : 3 years, 4 months ago at Jul 12 1:22
This is an incredibly made film and has a compelling story line. However with many misanthropic characters, it's not the nicest film to watch.

Rating : 9/10