The Proposition

(first look pictures) Release Date: May 5, 2006 Director: John Hillcoat Cast: Guy Pearce, Ray Winstone, Danny Huston, John Hurt, David Wenham, Emily Watson 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. Charlie Burns is offered a proposition by Captain Stanley, whereby he and his younger brother Mikey can go free of the crime they have committed, if Charlie kills his older brother Arthur, an outlaw that Captain Stanley is intent on bringing to justice. If Charlie fails to comply, Mikey will be hanged on Christmas Day. Genre: Action, Crime, Drama Website: link