The Proposition

2005 film by John Hillcoat
Movie film Q180337
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The Proposition

Summary

The Proposition is a film[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • The Proposition received the AACTA Award for Best Cinematography[3].
  • The Proposition received the AACTA Award for Best Costume Design[4].
  • The Proposition received the AACTA Award for Best Original Music Score[5].
  • The Proposition received the AACTA Award for Best Production Design[6].
  • The Proposition's instance of is recorded as film[7].
  • The Proposition was directed by John Hillcoat[8].
  • Nick Cave wrote the screenplay for The Proposition[9].
  • The Proposition's composer is recorded as Nick Cave[10].
  • The Proposition's composer is recorded as Warren Ellis[11].
  • The Proposition's genre is Western film[12].
  • The Proposition's genre is drama film[13].
  • The Proposition's genre is crime film[14].
  • The Proposition's genre is bushranging film[15].
  • A cast member of The Proposition was Guy Pearce[16].
  • A cast member of The Proposition was Ray Winstone[17].
  • A cast member of The Proposition was Emily Watson[18].
  • A cast member of The Proposition was Danny Huston[19].
  • A cast member of The Proposition was David Wenham[20].
  • A cast member of The Proposition was John Hurt[21].
  • A cast member of The Proposition was Noah Taylor[22].
  • A cast member of The Proposition was David Gulpilil[23].
  • A cast member of The Proposition was Oliver Ackland[24].
  • A cast member of The Proposition was Robert K. Morgan[25].
  • The Proposition was produced by Chris Brown[26].
  • The Proposition's director of photography is recorded as Benoît Delhomme[27].

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Authorship and Creation

The Proposition was produced by Chris Brown[26]. It was directed by John Hillcoat[8]. Nick Cave wrote the screenplay for it[9]. Cast members include Guy Pearce[16], Ray Winstone[17], Emily Watson[18], Danny Huston[19], David Wenham[20], and John Hurt[21].

Publication

The Proposition was released on January 1, 2005[28]. The original language of it was English[29]. Genres include Western film[12], drama film[13], crime film[14], and bushranging film[15]. It was distributed by video on demand[30].

Reception

Awards received include AACTA Award for Best Cinematography[3], a class of award[31], in Australia[32], founded in 1976[33]; AACTA Award for Best Costume Design[4], a film award category[34], in Australia[35], founded in 1977[36]; AACTA Award for Best Original Music Score[5], a film award category[37], in Australia[38]; and AACTA Award for Best Production Design[6], a film award category[39], in Australia[40], founded in 1976[41]. Reviews include 85%[42], 7.3/10[43], and 73/100[44].

Why It Matters

The Proposition has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

What awards did The Proposition receive?

Honors received include AACTA Award for Best Cinematography[3], AACTA Award for Best Costume Design[4], AACTA Award for Best Original Music Score[5], and AACTA Award for Best Production Design[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [7] . wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . stopklatka.pl. Retrieved . stopklatka.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . stopklatka.pl. Retrieved . stopklatka.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . stopklatka.pl. Retrieved . stopklatka.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . allocine.fr. Retrieved . allocine.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . ofdb.de. Retrieved . ofdb.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . allocine.fr. Retrieved . allocine.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . ofdb.de. Retrieved . ofdb.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . aacta.org. aacta.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [4] . aacta.org. aacta.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . aacta.org. aacta.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [6] . aacta.org. aacta.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [29] . wikidata.org.
  27. [30] . wikidata.org.
  28. [42] . Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [43] . Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [44] . wikidata.org.
  31. [28] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Composer Nick Cave, Warren Ellis
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    Award received AACTA Award for Best Cinematography, AACTA Award for Best Costume Design, AACTA Award for Best Original Music Score +1
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