The Proposition Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray

Director: John Hillcoat

Release Date: April 11, 2022

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The Proposition (2006) was directed by John Hillcoat. Hillcoat is known for his work in Australian cinema, and this film marked a significant milestone in his career. He collaborated with screenwriter and musician Nick Cave to bring this gripping Western to life.

The film follows Charlie Burns, a notorious outlaw, who is given a proposition by Captain Morris Stanley. Charlie must hunt down and kill his older brother Arthur, who is wanted for rape and murder, in order to save his younger brother Mikey from execution. Set in the harsh Australian outback of the 1880s, the story explores themes of family, loyalty, and redemption.

The Proposition received critical acclaim and won several awards, including 14 wins and 30 nominations. It was praised for its performances, direction, and screenplay.

ewly restored in 4K, director John Hillcoat (The Road, Triple 9) and writer Nick Cave’s modern classic is presented here as a new 4K UHD, along with a Blu-ray disc featuring new and archive extras.

  • Limited edition 2-disc set
  • Newly remastered and presented in High Definition
  • Audio commentary with John Hillcoat and Nick Cave (2006)
  • Newly recorded audio commentary by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Josh Nelson
  • The Making of The Proposition (2005, 27 mins): behind-the-scenes documentary
  • Inside The Proposition (2005, 43 mins): a series of featurettes looking at the film’s pre-production
  • Shooting The Proposition (2005, 24 mins): featurettes on the production and the challenges faced during filming
  • Interview with Guy Pearce (2006, 14 mins): the actor on his approach to the role of Charlie Burns
  • Interview with Danny Huston (2006, 8 mins): the actor recalls his work on the film
  • Stills galleries
  • Original theatrical and teaser trailers
  • 2022 trailer
  • Eighty-page book featuring new writing and recollections by John Hillcoat, Cat Villiers and Leah Purcell, plus essays by Andrew Graves, composer Warren Ellis, Professor Catriona Elder and Dr Stephen Morgan
  • Double-sided poster featuring new artwork by Matt Needle and the original UK poster
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Product Details


Starring

Ray Winstone, Guy Pearce, Emily Watson

Studio

BFI

Original Release Date

Film Classification

MA 15+: Strong impact People under 15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian to hire or buy these films or games or to see these films in a cinema. These films cannot be demonstrated in a public place

Disc Region

Region B

Format

4K

Genre

  • Drama
  • Crime
  • Western