KINORAFIELD GUIDE TO FILM
2005 · 104 min · R

The Proposition

Directed by John Hillcoat · Western, Drama

The Proposition (2005) is a Western film, directed by John Hillcoat set in Australia during the 1800s. It runs 104 minutes and is rated R.

A western, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of family & loyalty and revenge run throughout.

Composer
Nick CaveWarren Ellis
Cinematography
Benoît Delhomme
Cast
Guy PearceRay WinstoneDanny HustonEmily WatsonDavid WenhamRichard WilsonJohn HurtNoah Taylor

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Australia
Setting
DesertWilderness
When
1800s

Premise & themes

Premise
Western
Themes
Family & LoyaltyRevenge
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
EnsembleAntihero
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction

More like this

  • 2003

    Finding Nemo

    Sydney · Australia — 2000s
    Coastal Seadir. Andrew Stanton
  • 1979

    Mad Max

    Australia — Near Future
    Ruraldir. George Miller
  • 1981

    Mad Max 2

    Australia — Near Future
    Desert · Wildernessdir. George Miller
  • 1991

    Point Break

    Los Angeles · Australia — 1990s
    Coastal Sea · Urbandir. Kathryn Bigelow
  • 2002

    Rabbit-Proof Fence

    Australia — 1930s
    Desert · Wildernessdir. Phillip Noyce
  • 1971

    Wake in Fright

    Australia — 1970s
    Desert · Ruraldir. Ted Kotcheff