The Proposition is a 2005 English-language Crime Drama movie written by Nick Cave and directed by John Hillcoat and produced by Chris Brown, Jackie O'sullivan, Chiara Menage and Cat Villiers. 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 stars Guy Pearce in the lead role along with an ensemble cast including Ray Winstone, Danny Huston, John Hurt, David Wenham, Emily Watson and Richard Wilson. The screenplay is written by Nick Cave. The music was composed by Nick Cave along with Warren Ellis. Cinematography was done by Beno t Delhomme and editing by Jon Gregory. The movie has a running time of 104 minutes. It was released on 9th June 2005. The Proposition was made on a budget of $2 million and at the box office it grossed only $0 million. Distribution rights for the movie were acquired by Sony Pictures Releasing and TV1 General Entertainment Partnership.