The Proposition
“This land will be civilized.”
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.
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The Proposition (2005) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-02-02
Top Cast
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Guy Pearce
Charlie Burns
Ray Winstone
Captain Morris Stanley
Danny Huston
Arthur Burns
Emily Watson
Martha Stanley
David Wenham
Eden Fletcher
Richard Wilson
Mike Burns
John Hurt
Jellon Lamb
Noah Taylor
Brian O'Leary
Robert Morgan
Sergeant Lawrence
Jeremy Madrona
Asian Prostitute
Jae Mamuyac
Asian Prostitute
Mick Roughan
Mad Jack Bradshaw
Shane Watt
John Gordon
David Gulpilil
Jacko
Bryan Probets
Officer Dunn
Oliver Ackland
Patrick Hopkins
David Vallon
Tom Cox
Daniel Parker
Henry Clark
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 9, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 3, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.52x
+$3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Hillcoat
- Screenplay & Story
- Nick Cave
- Original Score
- Nick Cave, Warren Ellis
- Original Title
- The Proposition
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5M
- Production Studios
- UK Film Council, Surefire Films, Autonomous, Pictures in Paradise, Jackie O Productions, Pacific Film and Television Commission, The Film Consortium, National Lottery
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Hillcoat
Nick Cave, Geoffrey Cox
Nick Cave, Warren Ellis
Benoît Delhomme, Simon Finney
Jon Gregory
James Atherton, Chris Auty, Sara Giles, Michael Hamlyn, Michael Henry
Department Leadership Roster
John Hillcoat
Director
Nick Cave
Screenplay
Benoît Delhomme
Director of Photography
Jon Gregory
Editor
Chris Kennedy
Production Design
Chiara Menage
Producer
Jackie O'Sullivan
Producer
Cat Villiers
Producer
Margot Wilson
Costume Design
Nick Cave
Original Music Composer
Warren Ellis
Original Music Composer
Ric Anderson
Stunt Coordinator
Robert Duncan
Visual Effects Supervisor
Chris Brown
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Proposition
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Proposition about?
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.
Who directed The Proposition?
The Proposition was directed by John Hillcoat.
Who stars in The Proposition?
The principal cast of The Proposition includes Guy Pearce, Ray Winstone, Danny Huston, Emily Watson, David Wenham.
When was The Proposition released and how long is it?
The Proposition was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Proposition?
The Proposition had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $5M at the worldwide box office (2.52 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Proposition?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Proposition was composed by Nick Cave, Warren Ellis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Proposition?
The Proposition holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).