SummaryWhen his brother dies under mysterious circumstances in a car accident, London gangster Jack Carter travels to Newcastle to investigate.
Directed By:Mike Hodges
Written By:Mike Hodges, Ted Lewis
Get Carter
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Arguably the best British gangster movie ever made.
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Possibly Caine's finest hour in one of the grittiest, most suspense-filled crime dramas of all time.
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May 2, 2026
9
An excellent but very dark film! The direction and Caine’s acting are great, but the subject matter is grim. I really liked seeing what Newcastle and English life was like back in 1971, and how wealth and living standards have clearly changed over the years. Caine’s character was merciless and brilliantly written and enacted. A surprising amount of sex compared with today’s action films. I’d’ve given it 5 stars but for the reminder of the despicable existence of the reason for Carter’s revenge. I’ve seen it before and would definitely watch it again. A classic!
Nov 30, 2021
8
After Get Carter, I was first thinking about Michael Caine, and then I thought about The Italian Job but I realize he stared in The Muppet Christmas Carol. The one he played Ebeneezer Scrooge. When I saw Michael Caine, he was in that movie not Get Carter. So anyway's I'm just saying that to get it out of the way. Michael Caine as Jack Carter returns to Newcastle, England to seek revenge for his brother's death after going to the funeral and meet Doreen, her father, brother of Jack Carter. One day, he was surrounded by one of the henchmen, one who given called Brumby. So he was told by Brumby that Kinnear who is responsible for Jack's brother's death. He kills a women named Margaret after telling her about his brother a couple of minutes of the film. He calls the police to get Kinnear arrested and chases Eric and forcing him to drink a bottle of whisky. I really do like this movie. It's an absolute classic, especially for Michael Caine. It's definitely enjoyable for most people. Michael Caine is a great actor as Jack Carter. Great directing and I really do like the cinematography in this, really impressive especially for the 70's film. If you are a huge fan of Michael Caine then this is it. You should go watch it on TCM or get it in the DVD store. I think most people don't know about this film Get Carter. When I think of Michael Caine the first time, I was thinking about The Muppets starring Kermit the frog and Miss Piggy and all the other muppets. Well, I bet you can get some enjoyment on this one. I like it. It's an absolute classic.
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There's no mistaking its chilling charisma and style. [11 Jun 1999, p.15]
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Mike Hodges' top-notch adaptation of a Ted Lewis novel not only maintains interest but conveys with rare artistry, restraint and clarity the many brutal, sordid and gamy plot turns.
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You can practically taste the grit and grime of the mean streets of this North of England setting. [17 Aug 1996, p.11]
70
So calculatedly cool and soulless and nastily erotic that it seems to belong to a new genre of virtuoso viciousness. What makes the movie unusual is the metallic elegance and the singleminded proficiency with which it adheres its sadism-for-the-connoisseur formula.
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Carter, of course, is a paragon of strength, intelligence, ruthlessness, sexual attraction and even a dry sense of humour. Michael Caine does well to portray him impassively, as if he feared to burst out laughing. [12 Mar 1971]
Aug 19, 2022
7
The strong cinematography, editing and direction elevate the otherwise average revenge plot. The cast are fantastic. Sadly the choreography hasn't aged too well. Great gritty gangster stuff here.
May 8, 2021
4
This film has aged like milk to be honest. Caine's performance is solid, but overall it's very slow on delivery and could've been a decent film if it were cut to a good 90 minutes. Way too many unnecessary scenes, cheap effects (even for the time) and an overall lack of polish.
Production Company:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios
Release Date:Mar 18, 1971
Duration:1 h 52 m
Rating:R
Tagline:The original gangster is back.
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