Duration
125 minutes
Quick Summary
Australian Western, starring Guy Pearce
About This Program
British police in 19th-century Australia capture two members of notorious outlaw family the Burns brothers, but the leader escapes. Middle sibling Charlie is offered a grim choice by the captain of the lawmen - track down and kill his older brother, or the youngest of them will be hanged. Western, starring Guy Pearce, Ray Winstone, Danny Huston, Emily Watson, John Hurt and David Wenham, with a screenplay by singer Nick Cave
The Proposition broadcasts on Talking Pictures TV at 9:00pm, Saturday, 20 December 2025. (Subtitles)
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Production Details
Year2005
Runtime99 mins
DirectorJohn Hillcoat
Cast & Crew
JH
John HillcoatDirector
DH
Danny Hustonas Arthur Burns
JH
John Hurtas Jellon Lamb
EW
Emily Watsonas Martha Stanley
RW
Richard Wilsonas Mike Burns
DW
David Wenhamas Eden Fletcher
GP
Guy Pearceas Charlie Burns
RW
Ray Winstoneas Capt Stanley
NT
Noah Tayloras Brian O'Leary