Get Carter (1971)

What happens when a professional killer violates the code? Get Carter!

Get Carter (1971) poster

Jack Carter is a small-time hood working in London. When word reaches him of his brother's death, he travels to Newcastle to attend the funeral. Refusing to accept the police report of suicide, Carter seeks out his brother’s friends and acquaintances to learn who murdered his sibling and why.

Director: Mike Hodges
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Roy Budd
Cinematography: Wolfgang Suschitzky
Editing: John Trumper
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Original Language: en

Themes

Gripping Violent Crime, Neo-Noir Detective Stories

Keywords

pornography, northern england, hitman, funeral, loss of loved one, brother, gangster, british pub, neo-noir, metrocolor

Trailer

Get Carter Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Get Carter about?
Jack Carter is a small-time hood working in London. When word reaches him of his brother's death, he travels to Newcastle to attend the funeral. Refusing to accept the police report of suicide, Carter seeks out his brother’s friends and acquaintances to learn who murdered his sibling and why.
Who directed Get Carter?
Get Carter was directed by Mike Hodges.
Who stars in Get Carter?
Get Carter stars Michael Caine, Ian Hendry, Britt Ekland, John Osborne, Tony Beckley, George Sewell.
How long is Get Carter?
Get Carter has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
What genre is Get Carter?
Get Carter is a Crime, Thriller film.
What is the budget of Get Carter?
Get Carter had a budget of $2M.
Where was Get Carter produced?
Get Carter was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
What are the themes of Get Carter?
The themes of Get Carter include: Gripping Violent Crime, Neo-Noir Detective Stories.