The Proposition

(2005)Directed by John Hillcoat104 min · RWestern
This land will be civilized.

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.

Guy Pearceas Charlie Burns
Ray Winstoneas Captain Morris Stanley
Danny Hustonas Arthur Burns
Emily Watsonas Martha Stanley
David Wenhamas Eden Fletcher
Richard Wilsonas Mike Burns
John Hurtas Jellon Lamb
Noah Tayloras Brian O'Leary
Robert Morganas Sergeant Lawrence
Jeremy Madronaas Asian Prostitute
Jae Mamuyacas Asian Prostitute
Mick Roughanas Mad Jack Bradshaw
Shane Wattas John Gordon
Bryan Probetsas Officer Dunn
Oliver Acklandas Patrick Hopkins
David Vallonas Tom Cox
Daniel Parkeras Henry Clark
Carl Rushas Robert Borland
Gary Waddellas Officer Davenport
Iain Gardineras Officer Matthews
Bogdan Kocaas Paul Broussard
Sue Dwyeras Mrs. Broussard
Lance Medlinas Dan O'Reilly