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Romantic drama

The Proposition (1996): Cast & Where to Watch

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The Proposition is a 1996 romantic drama directed by Strathford Hamilton, starring Theresa Russell as Catherine Morgan, Jennifer Vaughan and Richard Lynch. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

The Proposition (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Genres
Romance , Adventure , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Proposition About?

The premise of The Proposition without spoilers.

After a ruthless man assaults her honor, Catherine Morgan, a widowed mother of two, resolves to reclaim their freedom. In early‑19th‑century Wales she endures a grueling journey to a distant market, hoping to sell her cattle and secure enough money to save the family farm and protect her daughters.

The Proposition Themes & Keywords

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  • cattle rustler
  • illegitimate birth
  • widow single man relationship
  • half brother half brother relationship
  • mother daughters relationship
  • cattle farm
  • gambling debts
  • foreclosure threat
  • sheriff
  • cleavage
  • business proposition
  • drover
+38 more
  • alcoholic
  • romantic rivalry
  • house burned down
  • cattle drive
  • tavern
  • drugged drink
  • attempted rape
  • gunfire
  • fox hunt
  • cattle stampede
  • horseback riding
  • kiss
  • sex scene
  • betrayal of trust
  • thunderstorm
  • falling from cliff
  • fistfight
  • trampled to death by cattle in a stampede
  • gloucester
  • bare chested male
  • female topless nudity
  • man punches a woman
  • horse and carriage
  • horse and wagon
  • 1800s
  • cow
  • soldier
  • widow
  • wales
  • costume drama
  • colonel
  • napoleonic wars
  • poverty
  • white dress
  • manor house
  • empire fashion
  • period piece
  • sexuality
Where to watch

Where to Watch The Proposition

Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

The Proposition Cast & Characters

Theresa Russell leads the cast as Catherine Morgan, with Jennifer Vaughan as Elen Morgan and Richard Lynch as Huw Williams. Directed by Strathford Hamilton; 11 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Proposition

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Seen The Proposition?

FAQ

The Proposition FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Proposition, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Proposition?

The Proposition runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was The Proposition released?

The Proposition was released on December 18, 1996.

Who directed The Proposition?

The Proposition was directed by Strathford Hamilton.

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Who is in the cast of The Proposition?

The Proposition stars Theresa Russell as Catherine Morgan, Jennifer Vaughan as Elen Morgan and Richard Lynch as Huw Williams, among 11 credited actors.

Where can I watch The Proposition?

In the US, The Proposition is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and The Roku Channel and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).

Does The Proposition have a post-credit scene?

No. The Proposition has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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