Quick overview
The Proposition (1998) leans into its genre DNA with a straightforward setup and a clear, watchable rhythm. It favors steady pacing and a few well-timed beats over constant escalation, which makes it easy to follow. The cast—featuring Madeleine Stowe, Kenneth Branagh, and William Hurt—helps anchor the story and sell the character chemistry. Ratings hover around 4.9/10, and it’s likely to land best with fans of the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date—check this page for the latest availability.
The Proposition (1998)
Ein mörderisches Angebot, 情欲失格, 关键协议-
Released: March 26, 1998
Runtime: 110 min
: 4.9/10 from 37 votes
Father Michael McKinnon goes from the UK to Boston circa 1935. For unknown reasons, he avoids at all costs the most prominent parishioners, Arthur and Eleanor Barret. Meanwhile Eleanor and Arthur desperately want to have a child, but Arthur is sterile, so they hire Harvard law student Roger Martin to impregnate Eleanor, but unfortunately Roger falls in love with her.
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