John Hillcoat

John Hillcoat

  • Born: 1961-0-0
  • Birthplace: Queensland, Australia
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  • Profession: Director, screenwriter, producer
  • Nationality: Australia
  • Graduate School: Swinburne Film School
  • Representative Works: Cherish possession, The Proposition, The Road, Lawless, Triple 9, Corazon
    • John Hillcoat (John Hillcoat), born on January 1, 1961 in Queensland, Australia, is an Australian director, screenwriter, and producer.
    In 1988, he directed his first film "The Ghost of Civilized Death", for which he won the University Student Award of the "First University of Rome" at the 45th Venice International Film Festival. In 1996, the suspense thriller film " Cherish Ownership " directed by him was released. In 2005, directed the crime movie " The Proposition " [1]  . In 2009, directed the thriller and adventure film " The Road " [2]  , which was shortlisted for the main competition unit of the 66th Venice International Film Festival [3]  . In 2012, directed the crime western film " Lawless " [4]  , which was shortlisted in the main competition unit of the 65th Cannes International Film Festival [5]  . In 2015, directed the action crime movie " Triple 9 " [6]  . In 2017, he co-directed the science fiction thriller " Black Mirror Season 4 " with Toby Haynes and Jodie Foster [7] . In 2018, directed the short drama " Corazon ". 

    Performing Experience

    In 1988, he directed his first film "The Ghost of Civilized Death", for which he won the University Student Award of the "First University of Rome" at the 45th Venice International Film Festival. In 1996, the suspense thriller film " Cherish Ownership " directed by him was released. In 2005, directed the crime film " The Proposition " co-starring Ray Winstone and Guy Pearce . The film tells the story of the struggle between the police and the gang in Australia in 1880   .
    In 2009, directed the thriller adventure film " The Road " co-starring Viggo Mortensen , Kodi Smit and Charlize Theron , which was nominated for the main competition unit of the 66th Venice International Film Festival . In 2010, he served as the director of the animated short film "Red Dead Redemption: The Man from Blackwater".  
    In 2012, directed the crime western film " Lawless " co-starring Shia La Beouf and Tom Hardy , which was nominated for the main competition unit of the 65th Cannes International Film Festival . In 2015, directed the action crime movie " Triple 9 " co-starring Casey Affleck , Chiwetel Umeadi Ejiofor , and Anthony Mackie . The film tells the story of a robber and a corrupt policeman who join forces to kill a police officer to fight against the robbery .   
    In 2016, he co-directed the TV series " Quarry " with Greg Aitannis   ; in the same year, directed the short drama "Strong Attack: Trophy" starring Catherine Elise Blanchett . In 2017, he co-directed the science fiction thriller " Black Mirror Season 4 " with Toby Haynes and Jodie Foster . In 2018, directed the short drama " Crazon " co-starring Demián Bichir and Ana Celia de Armas Caso . 

    Character Evaluation

    John Hillcoat is good at dealing with crime-themed movies, especially the character's psychological state is very thorough and accurate   . Moreover, he has a certain grasp of the pessimistic theme. In the movie "Lawless", director John Hillcoat made an attempt to mainstream and popularize the film, and his efforts resulted in satisfactory results . 
    Before directing the movie "Triple 9", director John Hillcoat showed a terrible tendency, tending to leave blood on the screen, and the violent scenes in the film, despite being restricted by comparison, produced similar The disturbing impact of the Although Hillcott’s films are full of gloomy, rugged masculinity, but in this film, the macho is supplemented by some wonderful action scenes and fascinating storylines, which increase tension and at the same time. Brought some just right surprises . 
    Extended Reading

    The Proposition reviews

    • Dessie 2021-12-23 08:01:45

      Interview with Nick Cave, screenwriter and music creator


      Reporter (hereinafter referred to as "Keep"): How did the "Key Agreement" take shape?
      Nick Cave (hereinafter referred to as "NC"): I have known director John Hillcoat for more than 20 years, and he has been thinking about filming Western Australia for 18 of these 20 years, and I will be responsible...

    • Lionel 2021-12-23 08:01:45

      A movie to understand Australia

      Harsh natural environment, dirty body, evil soul, longing for good

      Natural environment, human history, white people, indigenous people, good people and bad people. The contradiction between man and man, the contradiction between man and nature. Struggle and survival, civilization and barbarism,...

    The Proposition short comments

    • Yvette 2022-04-21 09:02:43

      The picture is beautiful, the story is terrible.

    • Gussie 2021-12-23 08:01:45

      Occasionally there are plans for justice.

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    The Proposition quotes

    • Captain Stanley: Australia. What fresh hell is this?

    • Officer Dunn: Who the fuck left Danny Boy out in the sun?

      [Taking a piss]

      Officer Dunn: Hey, Jacko, you lazy bugger, I told you to bury that bastard last night. He stinks worse than you. Jacko!

      Two Bob: You got the wrong fuckin' black man.

      Arthur Burns: Slowly now, Sergeant. Put your privates back in your pants and turn around. Come to steal my brother a horse, and we find ourselves a copper.

      Officer Dunn: You fire that gun, you'll have eight more all over you.

      Arthur Burns: Fair enough.

      [Puts gun away, draws knife]

      Arthur Burns: Step into the shade, Sergeant. To the back.

      Officer Dunn: Has Charlie found you, then? Stanley's little mate.

      Arthur Burns: Over there, by the straw. That's right. Stay. Lay down, Sergeant.

      Officer Dunn: I know something you don't know. Your brother's come to kill you. I can help.

      Arthur Burns: You can help me? Help your fucking self!

      [Stomping on Officer Dunn's head]

      Arthur Burns: . Help! Your! Fucking! Self! Copper.

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