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The Proposition

2006·1h 44m·R
DramaCrimeWestern
IMDb Rating
★ 7.3/10
58,051 votes
Metascore
73
Metacritic

A lawman apprehends a notorious outlaw and gives him nine days to kill his older brother, or else they'll execute his younger brother.

The Proposition is a 2006 drama crime movie directed by John Hillcoat, starring Guy Pearce, Emily Watson, Richard Wilson. It holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10 from 58,051 votes and runs 1h 44m.

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Director
John Hillcoat
Stars
Guy Pearce
Emily Watson
Richard Wilson
Ray Winstone
Creators
Nick Cave
Details
2006-06-09
104 min
Movie
R
★ Australia, United Kingdom
★ English, Aboriginal
Keywords
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