The Proposition
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The Proposition is a 2005 movie directed by John Hillcoat. It stars Guy Pearce, Ray Winstone,Emily Watson, John Hurt and Danny Huston.
The script for the movie was written by Nick Cave.
Plot
Set in Outback Australia of the 1880s, the movie follows the turn of events after the horrific rape and murder of a settler family by Charlie and his brothers. Guy Pearce stars as Charlie Burns who is offered a proposition by Captain Stanley (Ray Winstone), whereby he and his younger brother Mikey can go scot free of the crime they have committed, if Charlie kills his older brother Arthur, an outlaw Capt. Stanley is intent on bringing to justice. If Charlie fails to comply, Mikey will be hanged on Christmas Day.
