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The Proposition (2005)
Director: John Hillcoat
Cast: Guy Pearce, Ray Winstone, Danny Huston, Emily Watson
7.3
86%Runtime104 min
Rating18
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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), directed by John Hillcoat, is a critically acclaimed Western that blends action, adventure, and moral dilemma. With a 7.3/10 rating on IMDb and an 86% score on Rotten Tomatoes, the film has received strong positive reception from both critics and audiences for its gritty, atmospheric storytelling and powerful performances.
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This gritty and atmospheric Australian western directed by John Hillcoat features a strong performance from Guy Pearce as a reluctant criminal caught in a web of moral dilemmas, appealing to the user's appreciation for complex character studies.
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The Proposition is a 2005 Australian Western film directed by John Hillcoat and written by screenwriter and musician Nick Cave. It stars Guy Pearce, Ray Winstone, Emily Watson, John Hurt, Danny Huston and David Wenham. The film's production completed in 2004 and was followed by a wide 2005 release in Australia and a 2006 cinematic run in the U.S. through First Look Pictures. The film was shot on location in Winton, Queensland.
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