Get Carter 1971
“What happens when a professional killer violates the code? Get Carter!”
What is Get Carter?
Get Carter is a film first released in 1971. Catalogued under Crime, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1971
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 112 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 3, 1971
- Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios
- Genres
- Crime, Thriller
- Updated
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Overview
Get Carter is a film first released in 1971. Catalogued under Crime, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A London hood travels to Newcastle to investigate his brother's suspicious death.”
- starring Michael Caine
- written and directed by Mike Hodges
- features dark and violent themes
Watch it if you enjoy classic British gangster thrillers.
The film contains dark themes and violence suitable for mature audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The main character is Jack Carter, a small-time hood working in London.
Why does Jack travel to Newcastle?
He travels to Newcastle to attend his brother's funeral and investigate his death.
What is the official police report regarding the death?
The police report lists the death as a suicide.
Who wrote and directed the film?
The film was written and directed by Mike Hodges in his directorial debut.
What genre is the film?
It is a British gangster thriller film based on a novel by Ted Lewis.
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