The Proposition
2005 Australian Western · Released 2005
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.
Cast ages at release (2005)
- Guy Pearce, as Charlie Burns: 37–38
- Ray Winstone, as Captain Morris Stanley: 47–48
- Emily Watson, as Martha Stanley: 37–38
- Danny Huston, as Arthur Burns: 42–43
- David Wenham, as Eden Fletcher: 39–40
- John Hurt, as Jellon Lamb: 64–65
- Noah Taylor, as Brian O'Leary: 35–36
- David Gulpilil, as Jacko: 51–52
- Oliver Ackland, as Patrick Hopkins: 25–26
- Robert K. Morgan, as Sergeant Lawrence: 86–87