The Proposition (2005)

7.4	Listal rating
7.5	IMDB rating

Western (9), Australia (7), Drama (6), Revenge (4), 2000s (4), Murder (3), Historical (3), Rape (3), Betrayal (3), Crime (3), Australian (2), Oz (2), 2005 (2), Action (2), Violent (2), Redemption (2), Police (2), 00's (2), DVD (2), Blood (2)

Description

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)

Directed by

John Hillcoat

Starring (View all) :

Mike Burns

Brian O'Leary

Asian Prostitute

Asian Prostitute

Charlie Burns

Mad Jack Bradshaw

John Gordon

Captain Stanley

Sergeant Lawrence

Jacko

Written by (View all) :

Nick Cave

(screenplay)

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7.4/10
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PvtCaboose91

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

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Daniel

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